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Applied Health Sciences Impact ReportAging, health and well-being
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The global population is aging faster than ever before. By 2040, more than 1 billion people will be over the age of 65.
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Applied Health Sciences Impact ReportChronic disease prevention
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By 2020 chronic conditions like lung disease, heart disease and cancer will account for more than 75 per cent of deaths worldwide.
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Applied Health Sciences Impact ReportTechnology and health
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From developing new wearable devices to pioneering technology to identify lipids linked with brain injury, our entrepreneurial-minded approach moves innovation from the lab to the marketplace.
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Applied Health Sciences Impact ReportBrain health
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With one in five people experiencing a mental illness in their lifetime and rates of dementia expected to double in the next 15 years, brain health has lasting effects on families, communities and populations.
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Applied Health Sciences Impact ReportEnvironment and health
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This year alone, more than 12 million people around the world will die from causes linked to environmental factors like air pollution, water and soil contamination, chemical exposure and ultraviolet radiation.
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Applied Health Sciences Impact ReportHealthy communities
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At the heart of healthy populations are healthy communities. Whether it’s improving transitions for individuals leaving prison or equalizing access to healthy foods, our researchers tackling complex social issues to enhance lives.
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Applied Health Sciences Impact ReportFundamental research
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Behind all applied science and practical interventions is research that explores the unknown.
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