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A survey by the World Health Organization in 12 countries showed that antibiotic resistance due to overuse or misuse is known to almost two thirds (64%) of some 10 000 people who were surveyed across 12 countries. About 64% of respondents believe that antibiotics can be used to treat colds and flu, which are virus-caused with no impact by using ...

As the world observes the World Heart Day 2014 on the last Sunday of September, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has pitched for a common solution — salt reduction to 5 grams per adult or just under a tea spoon and lower for children — to prevent heart diseases, blood pressure or strokes. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO regional director for ...