How business misrepresented evidence: the South African sugar tax story: Corporations misused evidence to manipulate health policy. ShutterstockIn a recently published study on the political activities of the soft drinks industry in the lead up to South Africa introducing a sugar tax, we outlined the complex and systematic way in which big corporations and business associations … [Read more...] about How business misrepresented evidence: the South African sugar tax story | The Conversation
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African countries are behind on progress towards poverty reduction goals | The Conversation
African countries are behind on progress towards poverty reduction goals: African countries have an opportunity to reduce poverty with new policies Wikimedia CommonsIn their annual meeting at the United Nations in 2005, world leaders agreed on a common economic agenda. This was to halve – between 1990 and 2015 – the proportion of the world’s population living on less than one … [Read more...] about African countries are behind on progress towards poverty reduction goals | The Conversation
African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus)
African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) Image by berniedup S100 Road East of Satara, Kruger NP, Mpumalanga, SOUTH AFRICA This Mpumalanga South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel. … [Read more...] about African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus)
South African study shows how unhealthy ageing takes its toll on health and income | The Conversation
South African study shows how unhealthy ageing takes its toll on health and income: The relationship between income and health underlines the need for strong government policies to break the cycle. ShutterstockPopulation ageing is often associated with health-related challenges. But its effects also reach other spheres of life. In particular, an ageing population has a big … [Read more...] about South African study shows how unhealthy ageing takes its toll on health and income | The Conversation
African safari, Aug 2014 – 016
African safari, Aug 2014 - 016 Image by Ed Yourdon You don't see a scene like this very often, for it puts the giraffe in a very vulnerable position: if a predator suddenly attacks, the giraffe loses precious seconds trying to stand fully upright again, at which point it can decide whether to run or fight ... The reason for the giraffe crouching down like this is not … [Read more...] about African safari, Aug 2014 – 016
