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Global Effects of Smoking, of Quitting, and of Taxing Tobacco
An examination of 21st century projections for tobacco mortality, the health gains from quitting early, and the…
Financial Times Covers the MDS
A recent article in the Financial Times reports on the impact of the Million Death Study and its ongoing findings.
MDS Infographics in Nature
Nature’s online news pub features eye-catching colourful graphics explaining the concept and execution of CGHR’s Million Death Study
TEDx: Death 101
Prof Prabhat Jha speaks at the TEDxYouth event at University of Toronto Schools about the importance of counting the dead, and the causes they die from.
Million Death Study recruiting physician coders in India
We seek MCI-registered physicians, in any specialty, to join our unique Million Death Study.
Polio Eradication is achievable and urgent, declare 400+ global scientists
Declaration emphasizes the eradication of polio as an urgent and achievable global healthy priority
21st-Century Hazards of Smoking and Benefits of Cessation in the United States
A CGHR study published in NEJM finds that smokers who quit before 40 years save a decade of their lives.
Million Death Study featured in The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail describes results of the ongoing work, and how counting the dead helps the living.
Prof Jha speaks about global tobacco consumption on Al Jazeera
Prof Jha was featured Al Jazeera, discussing the rising rates of smoking in developing countries.
Prof Prabhat Jha appointed to Order of Canada
Director of CGHR has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
Prof Jha talks about sex selection on Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera hosted Prof Jha to discuss trends of sex selection among South Asians.
Cancer Deaths in India (English)
Video news release of a recent study showing that cancer accounts for nearly 600 000 deaths each year in India, many of which are avoidable.