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africa1 month ago•4 min saved

Ethnic map and conflict fronts define Ethiopia’s election landscape

An Al Jazeera explainer uses a map to show Ethiopia’s 80+ ethnic groups and the conflict fronts ahead of the June 1 nationwide elections. The Oromo (about 35%), Amhara (about 24%), Somali (7%), Tigrayan (6%), and Sidama (4%) are the largest groups shaping a federation organized into 12 regions around ethnicity. Since 2020, violence has persisted in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara, with ACLED recording about 7,400 attacks from 2022-2026 and Amhara the most volatile. Despite peace deals, reconstruction needs and inflation weigh on growth while NEBE prepares to announce results in June.

via Al Jazeera|

#africa #amhara #ethiopia

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Dietary Choices to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk and Boost Brain Health

A study from the University of Hawaiʻi shows that following the MIND diet, which emphasizes leafy greens, berries, nuts, and olive oil, can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia, even if adopted later in life, with varying effects across different ethnic groups.

via SciTechDaily|

#alzheimers #brain-health #dementia

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden's 'Honorary' Memberships: A History of Celebrating Ethnic Groups"

President Biden has a history of claiming to be an "honorary" member of various ethnic groups, including Greek, Jewish, Puerto Rican, and Black communities. He has made statements tying himself to these communities, such as inheriting the nickname "Biden-opoulos" from the Greek community in Delaware and claiming to have been raised by the Puerto Rican community. Biden's attempts to connect with different ethnicities have been met with both support and criticism.

via Fox News|

#biden #ethnic-groups #greek

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Alaska's Diverse Populations Show Extreme Variations in Death Rates by Cause

A study published in The Lancet reveals that Alaska Natives in certain rural areas have the highest death rates from suicide, domestic violence, and accidental deaths, while Asians and Latinos in the state have some of the lowest rates for deaths from various conditions. Alaska Natives in the Kusilvak Census Area had the highest rates of intentional self-harm and interpersonal violence, as well as accidental deaths. Asians and Latinos in coastal areas had the lowest rates of death from cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic respiratory diseases. The study also highlights the high rates of death during pregnancy or childbirth among Black women and newborns, particularly in the U.S. South and Midwest. The findings suggest systemic racism as a root cause of these health disparities.

via Alaska Public Media News|

#alaska-natives #death-rates #ethnic-groups

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Persistent Racial Disparities in Death Rates Across Different Populations in Alaska and the United States

A study published in The Lancet reveals that Alaska Natives in certain rural areas of the state have the highest death rates from suicide, domestic violence, and accidental deaths, while Asians and Latinos in Alaska have some of the lowest rates for deaths from various conditions. Alaska Natives in the Kusilvak Census Area had the highest rate of deaths from intentional self-harm and interpersonal violence, as well as the second-highest rate of accidental deaths. The study also highlights the high death rates among Black women and newborns during pregnancy or childbirth, indicating systemic racism's negative impact on health. The lower mortality rates among Asians and Latinos may be attributed to healthier individuals migrating to the U.S. and differences in key risk factors.

via Anchorage Daily News|

#alaska-natives #death-rates #ethnic-groups