Dein Suchergebnis zum Thema: danger

Kenya’s 2017 election and its aftermath

https://www.mpg.de/11436923/elections-kenya

Kenyans went to the polls on August 7, 2017 in one of the most hotly contested elections in the country’s history. The incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta of the Jubilee party faced Raila Odinga of the opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) for the second time in what was Raila’s fourth and last campaign for the presidency. The stakes of the race were very high because of the ‘winner takes all’ nature of Kenyan politics, historical score-settling between the leading presidential contenders, and looming battles over future succession. The election was also closely watched because for the first time, the effects of Kenya’s new devolved constitution were expected to be felt in its politics.
Positions are becoming more entrenched by the day and there is a real danger of escalation

“Civil courage is needed – everywhere”

https://www.mpg.de/11878459/civil-courage-interview-anna-baumert

Showing civil courage is not easy. However, at a time when populism is on the rise, civil courage and the ability to intervene on behalf of others are needed more than ever. But why do we hesitate to stand up for justice so often? And what distinguishes civilly courageous people from others? Anna Baumert and her team are trying to find answers to these questions. One thing is certain: we can learn how to intervene astutely and constructively in any situation – even relatively minor ones.
Otherwise you can put yourself in very serious danger.

Risk factors for depression are less decisive in old age

https://www.mpg.de/16901631/0514-nepf-depression-in-old-age-smoking-and-other-risk-factors-are-less-decisive-149575-x

Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other risk factors for cardiovascular diseases also increase the likelihood of suffering from depressive mood or depression. Until now, however, it was unclear whether this influence changes over the course of life or is independent of age. A current study shows: Among those over 65, these risk factors play a smaller role in relation to depression than among younger.
pressure to drop several years before the onset of the disease, and with it the danger