Epidemiological studies have found that transportation noise increases the risk of
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, with high-quality evidence for ischaemic heart …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is not only a consequence of insulin resistance,
but it is also an important cause of insulin resistance and major non-communicable diseases …

In the Guidelines, differentiation between optimal and essential standards were not always
possible, and were made in sections where it was most practical and sensible. The …

Background Neurological disorders are increasingly recognised as major causes of death
and disability worldwide. The aim of this analysis from the Global Burden of Diseases …

Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health and other government agencies, brings together in a single document the …

Background Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for global disease burden, and data on
alcohol exposure are crucial to evaluate progress in achieving global non-communicable …

Despite extensive evidence showing that exposure to specific chemicals can lead to
disease, current research approaches and regulatory policies fail to address the chemical …

The global prevalence of obesity has increased substantially over the past 40 years, from
less than 1% in 1975, to 6–8% in 2016, among girls and boys, and from 3% to 11% among …

Background Neurological disorders are now the leading source of disability globally, and
ageing is increasing the burden of neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson's …

Background Assessments of age-specific mortality and life expectancy have been done by
the UN Population Division, Department of Economics and Social Affairs (UNPOP), the …