Washington, D.C. – Many countries lack data on the prevalence of mental illnesses in their populations, leading to wide uncertainties in global estimates and hindering access to necessary help for many individuals. A recent study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) reveals the stark disparities in available data on mental health conditions … Read more
Gaza City, Palestine – The Gaza health ministry gathers data from hospitals within the enclave, along with the Palestinian Red Crescent, to document casualties resulting from ongoing conflicts in the region. However, the ministry’s reports do not specify the means by which Palestinians were killed, whether from Israeli airstrikes, artillery barrages, or accidental Palestinian rocket … Read more
Businesses in regions affected by terrorist attacks and mass shootings have been found to become more cautious in their financial reporting, according to a recent study. The study, published in the British Accounting Review, discovered that these negative events can lead to pessimistic risk assessments of financial reporting choices and a decline in accrual-based and … Read more