The Lancet Public Health

EU economic impact and extreme weather trends 2026

24 clusters · 473 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Imperial College study links 32,000 European heat deaths to climate change

Extreme weather and climate-related disasters are increasingly straining public finances across the European Union. Between 1980 and 2024, these events caused approximately 822 billion euros in economic losses, with one-

Walking speed, step counts, and health implications

27 clusters · 126 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: American College of Cardiology recommends 5,000 to 7,000 daily steps

Research continues to establish a strong correlation between walking patterns, cognitive health, and longevity. Studies indicate that walking 3,800 steps daily is associated with a 25 percent reduction in dementia risk,

Global healthcare workforce shortage

6 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: U.S. healthcare faces physician shortages and aging workforce concerns

Research indicates a massive deficit in the global healthcare workforce. An Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation study published in The Lancet Public Health found that 34.4 million additional professionals—includi

Global second-hand smoke exposure and tobacco control

6 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: India health experts call for 100% smoke-free public spaces

A global study published in The Lancet Public Health, part of the Global Burden of Diseases research, indicates that approximately 2.71 billion people, or one in three people worldwide, were exposed to second-hand smoke