Preetha Banerjee

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Individuals diagnosed before the age of 30 lose, on average, 15 years of life expectancy.

Type 2 diabetes rising among young people, posing lifetime risks: Lancet

Preetha Banerjee

26 Jun 2025

4 min read

Major oil fires release a cocktail of toxic substances — from particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide, to volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde and potentially dioxins and hydrocarbons.

Invisible damage: From stratosphere to marine life, impact of ongoing wars pervasive & long-term

Preetha Banerjee

23 Jun 2025

5 min read

The number of women in government's executive roles has reduced over the years.

India among countries with some of the lowest numbers of women cabinet ministers: UN

Preetha Banerjee

13 Jun 2025

2 min read

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