Livelihoods Update 28 August 2024

Air pollution exceeding the national standards will increase death risk by 86% for newborns, 100%-120% for children below 5 years of age, and 13% for adults: Study.

 

Women have less flexible work options, bad work-life balance and more family responsibilities, due to which women quit their jobs: Study.

 

Blood sugar fluctuations are partially responsible for what we eat and how we feel, and blood sugar can fuel anxiety and depression: Study.

 

Use of Nano Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) reduces wheat yields significantly, as compared to conventional nitrogen fertiliser application: Study.

 

60% of households with annual income more than Rs. 5 lakh, are in the top 20% districts of India; 66% of the total districts doing better than the India District Median are in Western India : Study.

Livelihoods Update 28 August 2024

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