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Environment / 4 weeks ago
The world’s most polluted countries
Air pollution remains one of the world’s most pressing environmental and health threats. The latest IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report paints a troubling picture, showing that millions of people still breathe air far above safe health limits. According to the report, Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and India were the world’s most polluted countries in 2024, with air quality levels many times higher than the guidelines set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Culture / 5 weeks ago
Eastern Europe leads global alcohol consumption
The highest per-capita alcohol consumption in the world is concentrated in Eastern Europe. According to data from World Population Review (2022), Romania tops the list at 17.1 liters of pure alcohol per year, followed by Georgia (15.5 L), Latvia (14.7 L), Moldova (14.1 L), Czechia (13.7 L), Lithuania (12.2 L), Namibia (12 L), Poland (11.9 L), Austria (11.8 L), and Bulgaria (11.5 L).
Maps / 6 weeks ago
Abortions laws around the world
Across the globe, the ability to end a pregnancy still depends largely on where you live. The map above captures the patchwork of how some countries allow abortion on request (often with gestational limits), others restrict it to narrow grounds such as risk to the patient’s life or health, rape, or fetal impairment, and a few still prohibit it entirely. The World Health Organisation estimates that about 73 million abortions occur each year, where laws are restrictive, unsafe procedures rise and account for an estimated 4.7–13% of maternal deaths, while deaths from safe, regulated abortion are exceedingly rare.
Environment / 19 weeks ago
Where mosquitoes are deadlier than people
Data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) presented in a map reveals that several countries, particularly across sub-Saharan Africa, face a grim reality of mosquitoes killing more people each year than armed violence and road traffic accidents combined. The data highlights the persistent and deadly burden of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and yellow fever, which continue to claim hundreds of thousands of lives annually.
World / 19 weeks ago
Sweden tops list of countries with most dentists, but global shortage looms
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. Despite these strong national showings, WHO data reveals a concerning global shortfall in dental professionals. The world currently has just over 2.5 million dentists, while the estimated global need is more than 4.1 million, indicating a deficit of over 1.5 million.
World / 30 weeks ago
Most dangerous countries for driving: WHO highlights global road fatality crisis
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that 1.19 million people die each year in road traffic accidents, making it the leading cause of death for people aged 5 to 29. Tragically, over half of these fatalities involve vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists—especially in low- and middle-income countries. Guinea has been identified as the most dangerous country for driving, with an estimated 37.4 road deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. This frightening statistic is a grim reminder of the critical and often overlooked global road safety crisis.
Environment / 1 year ago
Countries with the largest share of men who smoke
Annually, smoking leads to the premature death of approximately 8 million individuals, according to Our World in Data. Despite these alarming numbers, some individuals consistently smoke every day of their lives. As of 2020, about 45% of adults aged 15 and above smoked tobacco on the planet Earth.
Environment / 1 year ago
Top 10 countries with the highest suicide rates
Suicide is a global issue that affects countries across all continents, with some nations experiencing alarmingly high rates. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 720,000 individuals worldwide lose their lives to suicide every year, making it the third leading cause of death among those aged 15 to 29.
Environment / 1 year ago
Top 10 countries with the highest depression rates in 2024
In the last few years of the global economic downturn, depression has become a significant health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 280 million people globally suffer from depression. Additionally, women are more likely to be affected than men.
