Key Takeaway: The current plastic recycling rate varies by country and is as low as 2%. A global effort is needed to improve recycling infrastructure and increase the percentage of plastic waste that is recycled. Plastic waste has a significant impact on the environment, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. Better management and disposal … Read more
Key Takeaway: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, with the incidence rates varying across countries and ethnicities. The incidence rate of prostate cancer increases with age, with most cases being diagnosed in men over 65 years old. Early detection through prostate cancer screening can improve survival rates, but overdiagnosis and … Read more
Key Takeaway: According to recent studies, about 20% of small businesses fail in their first year, while about 50% of small businesses fail within five years. The industry with the highest business failure rate is the accommodation and food services industry, which has a failure rate of 14.6% within the first year and 57.3% within … Read more
Key Takeaway: The percentage of population vaccinated in the US is a crucial metric to analyze the current state of vaccination efforts. According to recent data, approximately 58% of the US population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. There are disparities in vaccination rates based on demographics, including gender, age, and … Read more
Key Takeaway: The murder clearance rate in the US is at an all-time low, with fewer than 60% of murders being solved. The low clearance rate is due to inadequate resources to solve murders, including a lack of experienced personnel and outdated technology. Different demographics have different murder clearance rates, with murders of white victims … Read more
Key Takeaway: The myth that we only use 10 percent of our brain is false. The majority of the brain is almost always active, and fMRI studies show that no area of the brain is completely inactive. The percentage of the brain in use varies from person to person and can be affected by factors … Read more
Key Takeaway: Blue eyes are relatively rare in the global population: while estimates vary, they are generally thought to occur in less than 10% of people worldwide. Eye color is determined by a variety of factors, including genetics, melanin production, and even changes in the environment such as lighting and clothing color. The prevalence of … Read more
Key Takeaway: Green eyes are the rarest eye color among all ethnicities, but more common in people of European descent. The prevalence of green eyes varies among different countries, with over 80% of the population having blue or green eyes in Iceland, while green eyes are rare in countries like Australia and Brazil. Green eyes … Read more
Key Takeaway: Global incidence of cancer is on a rise. In 2020, approximately 19.3 million cancer cases were reported worldwide. The most common cancers around the world are lung cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. Cancer prevention recommendations include adopting a healthy lifestyle, getting regular screenings, and avoiding risk factors like tobacco and alcohol use. … Read more
Key Takeaway: There is a pervasive issue of sexual harassment against women, however, due to lack of data it is difficult to estimate the national prevalence. A new survey conducted by Stop Street Harassment found that sexual harassment affects a large, nationally representative sample of men and women, with women being more likely to experience … Read more