An interesting graphic produced by World Visualized ranks the nations with the worst air quality, measured by average fine‑particulate (PM₂.₅) pollution.

Women live longer than men nearly everywhere in the world. According to data compiled by Worldometer, the average life expectancy at birth in 2025 is 70.9 years for men and 76.2 years for women, leaving a gap of over five years.

The air quality ranking isn’t led by vast industrial economies but by tiny island territories with clean skies and windswept coastlines.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Sweden ranks highest globally in the number of dentists per 10,000 people, boasting 17.7 dentists. Trailing closely behind are Chile (15.8), Bulgaria (15.6), and Lithuania (14.2), reflecting a concentration of oral healthcare professionals primarily in Europe and parts of Latin America.

One would think that washing hands with soap and water would become second nature for everyone after the pandemic. Surprisingly, some countries still find it difficult to do this even after using the toilet.

Despite the frequent headlines dominated by violence, pandemics, and disaster, the leading causes of death worldwide are far less dramatic, but far more persistent.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have been revealed as the leading cause of death in the European Union, according to the latest data from Eurostat and the World Health Organization (WHO).

According to the latest data from IQAir, a global leader in air quality monitoring, some of the world's major cities are experiencing the most severe levels of air pollution ever recorded.

The recent decision by the Trump administration to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has affected countries that have been primary beneficiaries of U.S. foreign assistance.

While the rest of the world contributes 50% to global death rates, only six countries produce the other half according to the UN Population Prospects.

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but some countries have notably lower cancer rates.

Obesity rates worldwide have tripled since 1975, evolving into a pressing public health challenge that impacts millions of lives.