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Current News: Volume IX, Issue 9, September 2024

Highlights

  • Importance of Power Factor Improvement in MSMEs
  • Factors Influencing Electricity Prices in Tamil Nadu - (Part 2)
  • Now, you can buy your own electricity meters
  • Renewable energy sector to provide momentum to Indian economy: Pralhad Joshi
  • Southeast Asia's bright gas demand outlook may disappoint: Maguire
  • Consumer Focus - Ombudsman Case

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Pumping Life-Understanding the effect of hypertension on major organs

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A large number of genetic, hormonal, metabolic, neurological, psychological, and lifestyle factors determine your blood pressure. Because these influences are so numerous and complex, checking it regularly and controlling it, is the only way to minimise the known risks of hypertension. The damaging effects of hypertension typically begin with damage to your blood vessels. #KnowYourNumbers #BeatThePressure

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Low Emission Zones

Heavy traffic and high population density increase emissions in urban areas. The UK's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) addresses air pollution, climate change, and traffic congestion by encouraging the use of newer, cleaner vehicles or public transportation. Could similar strategies be implemented in Indian cities? Share your thoughts!

CAG

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Voices from the last mile- personal narratives of people living with hypertension in Tiruvannamalai

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We found that in Tiruvannamalai, poor public transportation facilities influence patient accessibility to Primary Health Centres. Many rely on public transport. Inaccessible sites might force patients to use private transportation, for at least part of the journey. Providing free medical treatment and medications while patients incur substantial transportation costs is counterproductive. 

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