Trends
A few Facts and Figures about Health in Europe
The Eurostat report 2015 about quality of life of people in the EU provides very interesting data. Let us talk briefly about health, which is a core issue. More than two thirds of EU residents (67.7%) perceived their health as being good or very good.
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The use of Drones is becoming increasingly attractive
Drones will have an increasing presence in our everyday lives. Experts have long recognized their importance regarding military and police matters. However, the commercial use of drones will likely be key in the coming years.
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Aid to Poorest Countries is Declining
"Alarm bells should be ringing at this shocking drop in aid going to those that need it most" (ONE Organisation). However, and almost paradoxically OECD members overall development aid hit a record US$ 135.2 billion in 2014.
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The Global Pharmaceutical Market exceeded US$ 1000 Billion
This spectacular figure includes the prescribed drugs but also those purchased without prescription. The IMS Health report entitled "Global Outlook for Medicines through 2018" underlines that the growth was 8.8% in 2014 and that this market is expected to increase by 4% to 7% p.a. by 2018.
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Beware of Unsafe Food
Operation "Opson" coordinated by Interpol-Europol in 47 countries around the world resulted in the seizure of more than 2,500 tonnes of counterfeit foodstuff, drinks and alcohol products.
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The Expansion of Maritime Traffic
Today, Satellite data allow fine analysis of the evolution of the density of vessels sailing on all the seas of the world. Global maritime traffic has seen unprecedented growth since the early 1990s (Survey IFREMER ).
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A Quick Look at the Issue of Obesity
Mc Kinsey report says obesity costs hit US$ 2 trillion annually. This is nearly as much as smoking. 2.1 billion people-some 30% of the global population-are overweighted or obese. It has an impact of 2.8% of global GDP which is significant.
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A Fast Growing e-commerce Market
There will be more than 3 billion internet users across the world by the end of 2014. Regarding mobile-cellular there will be 7 billion users at the end of the year. Europe has the highest internet penetration rate (75%). E-commerce is without any contest an important factor of growth for a continent whose economy is in trouble.
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Football in India has become a big Business
Indian Football attracts superstars to launch its new Indian Super League (ISL). Among these, Anelka former player for Real Madrid and Chelsea has announced that he had joined Mumbai City. Football is India's second most popular sport, next Cricket.
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Switzerland: Land of Innovation
The Global Innovation Index 2014 ( GII ) recognizes innovation as a key driver of economic growth throughout the world. And Switzerland is truly a land of innovation, far away from the usual clichés. Innovation is a crucial factor in the growth of economy which means job creation, in large or small companies.
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