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Nepal’s Rapid Transition from Youth Bulge to Ageing Society

Nepal’s Rapid Transition from Youth Bulge to Ageing Society

Nepal is undergoing a historic transformation, transitioning from a "youth bulge" to an ageing society at an unprecedented pace. Driven by a dramatic drop in fertility rates (1.94) and a surge in life expectancy (71.4 years), this shift presents a narrow window to harness a peaking workforce before the "demographic dividend" closes in 2047.

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Air Pollution in Kathmandu: Why the ‘Fluctuating’ AQI is a Silent Killer

Air Pollution in Kathmandu: Why the ‘Fluctuating’ AQI is a Silent Killer

Air Pollution in Kathmandu has reached a critical tipping point in January 2026. While the AQI fluctuates, TheHealth Thread breaks down the medical reality of this silent emergency and why the ‘improving’ numbers are more dangerous than they seem. This fluctuation is dangerous. It tricks us into th

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