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global study
Coverage of global study in the Nexus archive.
- A silent kidney crisis is spreading far faster than experts expected
A global study found chronic kidney disease now affects nearly 800 million people and has become a leading cause of death worldwide. The condition often shows no symptoms in early stages and contributes significantly to heart disease, with potential underestimation of its prevalence.
- Hundreds of millions at risk as river deltas sink faster than rising seas
A global study reveals that 40 major river deltas, home to hundreds of millions of people, are sinking faster than sea levels are rising due to human activities like groundwater pumping, reduced sediment flow, and urban expansion.