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WHO Urges China to Embrace Healthier Lifestyle on World Cancer Day

Feb 04, 2016 04:24 PM EST

The World Health Organization has advised the Chinese populace to embrace a healthier lifestyle due to the high rates of deaths caused by cancer in China.

Drinking Water In Hong Kong Public Hospital Contained 60 Percent More Lead Compared to WHO Recommended Level

Excessively High Lead Level Found in Drinking Water at Hong Kong Hospital

Cybelle Go |

Dec 06, 2015 03:04 AM EST

Excessively high lead levels measuring up to 60 percent above the recommended limit by the World Health Organization has been found for the first time in drinking water at a Hong Kong hospital, according to SCMP.

WHO Urges China to Further Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products to Reduce Demand

Kwao Peppeh |

Jul 08, 2015 07:43 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged China to increase tobacco taxes and prices as a tried, tested and cost-effective way to save lives and reduce the disturbing high rate of cigarette smoking in the country. At least 1 million people in China are believed to lose their lives to tobacco-related illnesses every year.