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Southeast Asia
Also known as: South-East Asia
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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 4 facts
claimCitrus aurantium (bitter orange), native to Southeast Asia, demonstrates in vivo anti-gouty effects by inhibiting xanthine oxidase activities in serum and liver and reducing hyperuricemia.
claimZingiber officinale (ginger), originating from Southeast Asia, demonstrated in vivo anti-tumor growth by penetrating the tumor site and presumably increasing the permeability and retention (EPR) impact.
claimZingiber officinale (ginger) and Thymus kotschyanus, native to Southeast Asia and Iran respectively, demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial effects by suppressing the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
claimZingiber officinale (ginger) and Allium sativum (garlic), native to Southeast Asia and Central Asia respectively, inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in vitro.
Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com Sep 19, 2022 3 facts
measurementBetween 1990 and 2018, dietary quality trends as measured by the Alternate Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) increased in five of seven global regions: Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia (+4.6), high-income countries (+3.2), Southeast and East Asia (+2.7), the Middle East and Northern Africa (+2.2), and Latin America and the Caribbean (+1.3).
measurementUrban residents had higher AHEI scores than rural residents in Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia (+2.2) and Southeast and East Asia (+1.4), but lower scores in the Middle East and Northern Africa (-3.8).
claimBetter diet quality was found among children residing in urban areas in Central/Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, while better diet quality was found among children in rural areas in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Analysis of study Global Burden of Disease in 2021 - Frontiers frontiersin.org Jan 14, 2025 3 facts
measurementThe Estimated Annual Percentage Change (EAPC) in Southeast Asia shows that the Age-Standardized Incidence Rate (ASIR) has decreased at an average annual rate of -3.74%.
perspectiveThe authors of the study suggest that public health interventions in Southeast Asia have had significant effects and should serve as a reference template for other low-SDI (Sociodemographic Index) regions.
claimIn low-income regions such as Southeast Asia, the need for public health intervention remains high due to scarce resources, despite declining incidence rates of non-communicable diseases.
Dietary diversity insufficiently explains differences in prevalence of ... journals.plos.org 2 facts
referencevan Donge, Henley, and Lewis (2012) analyzed the primacy of policy in tracking development in South-East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
measurementThe prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy in Nigeria (61%) exceeds global WHO-reported prevalences for South-East Asia (48%) and Sub-Saharan Africa (46%).
Private Wealth Migration 2025 | Press Release - Henley & Partners henleyglobal.com Jun 24, 2025 2 facts
claimThailand is emerging as a safe haven in Southeast Asia, with Bangkok attracting high-net-worth individuals from China, Vietnam, and South Korea due to its international schools, financial services sector, and real estate offerings.
claimThe United Arab Emirates is the world's most sought-after wealth haven, with a projected net inflow of 9,800 high-net-worth individuals, driven by demand from the UK, India, Russia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, and facilitated by golden visa options.
Medicinal plants meet modern biodiversity science - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
claimDichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight and Arn. is a medicinal plant of the Mimosaceae family that is widely distributed in Africa, Australia, India, and Southeast Asia and has multiple uses.
Homo erectus, our ancient ancestor | Natural History Museum nhm.ac.uk 1 fact
measurementHomo erectus inhabited Java, Southeast Asia, from approximately 1.6 million years ago to at least 250,000 years ago.
Lunar Cycles And the Underwater World dipndive.com 1 fact
claimStreaked shearwaters, a pelagic seabird species in eastern and Southeast Asia, fly for longer periods and land on water more frequently during full moon nights compared to new moon nights.
Hallucinogenic Plants and Their Use in Traditional Societies culturalsurvival.org Feb 19, 2010 1 fact
claimPeoples of West Africa and Southeast Asia have extensively explored their rainforest environments for pharmacologically active compounds to use as medicines and poisons.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 1 fact
claimOcimum basilicum is found globally in tropical, subtropical, and temperate climate zones, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimLarge areas of land in Latin America and South-East Asia are dedicated to agriculture and forestry for export to other countries, which drives greenhouse gas emissions.