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Health Care Budget in the World [Infographic]

December 7December 15Posted in HealthTagged comparison, factors, facts, healthcare, infographic, medical, ranking, spending, world, world health organizationLeave a comment

via MEDIGO

In order to produce a rounded set of outcome rankings, the EIU used basic factors like life expectancy and infant mortality rates alongside weighted factors such as disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) and Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALEs), whilst also taking ageing populations and adult mortality rates into consideration.

The EIU also produced an overview of how much countries spend each year on healthcare per capita. This spending ranking is based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO).

By plotting the EIU’s outcome rankings against spending rankings for each country, we are able to develop a global overview of how effectively countries use their healthcare budgets.

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8 of the Most Devastating Forest Fires in the World [Interactive StoryMap]

October 9October 14Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & NatureTagged bushfire, fire, forests, interactive, most devastating, nature, worldLeave a comment

With the recent outbreak of forest fires in Canada, and the series of bushfires that took place in Australia earlier this year, is important detailing some of the worst forest fires in recent times.

This interactive StoryMap that Jarrimber has put together, highlights 8 of the Most Devastating Forest Fires in the World:

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Environmental Dates: Elephant Day

August 12August 11Posted in Environmental datesTagged day, eco, elephant, environment, habitat, human, poaching, take action, worldLeave a comment

Get on your feet and take a stand for elephants! Together we can save elephants from extinction.

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Backyard Birds from Around The World [Infographic]

June 11June 20Posted in Garden & NatureTagged africa, americas, australasia, backyard, basil, birds, europe, worldLeave a comment

by Primrose UK

For millions of Brits a garden is something to share – with family, friends and of course, birds. While you can spot many beautiful birds in a British backyard, there are some species that don’t flock to our shores. Whether you’re a seasoned twitcher or have trouble telling a blue tit from a blue jay, we hope you’ll enjoy our colourful chart of Backyard Birds From Around The World, which gives you an up-close view of some of the most common garden birds from a number of countries across the globe.

Although you’re unlikely to see an Indian roller or spotted pardalote taking a wash in your bird bath anytime soon, we hope this infographic inspires you to create a welcoming home for our feathered friends in time for summer!

Strangest Allergy Cures around the World [Infographic]

May 10May 21Posted in HealthTagged Allergy, cures, diy, food, hayfever, insect, medicine, remedies, strangest, symptoms, unusual, worldLeave a comment

World Strangest Allergy Cures | ecogreenlove

by the team at Holland & Barrett Retail Limited

Hayfever, insect bites, food intolerances – allergies are commonplace and can strike at any time. As well as traditional medicines, many DIY cures are out there to help us cope with the unpleasant symptoms, from itching to swelling and congestion.

Here’s a selection of some of the more unusual allergy remedies from around the world.