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World Obesity Day 2025: Campaign Toolkit

Article

03 Mar 2025

World Obesity Day 2025:&nbsp;Let’s put a spotlight on the systemsFor too long, responses to the obesity crisis have been focused on individuals. It’s time we turn our attention to the systems that are failing us. Health systems, government system...

ArticleCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultisectoral ActionNutrition and food safetyPhysical inactivityUnhealthy diets+7

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NCD Alliance, and others

Kigali Youth Declaration

Declaration

28 Feb 2025

The Kigali Youth Declaration, co-created by young people in the global NCD community, highlights the urgency of addressing youth concerns and taking action against NCDs, including mental&nbsp;health.We, the young people of the global NCD community—...

DeclarationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth promotionHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+10

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United Nations

Note by the Secretary-General: Progress on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and well-being

Report

28 Feb 2025

This report, submitted to the UN General Assembly in 2017, provides an overview of global progress in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It outlines measures taken since 2014, identifies areas where progress has been limi...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationDigital health and innovationEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseEnvironment, climate change and healthGender, equity and human rightsHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingNutrition and food safetyPrimary health careRefugee and migrant healthSocial determinants of healthHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+19

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WHO FCTC Secretariat

Highlights from 20 years of tobacco control

Publication

27 Feb 2025

This brochure was published on the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO FCTC.&nbsp;Since it entered into force in 2005, the WHO FCTC has accelerated the implementation of lifesaving and evidence-based tobacco control policies globally....

PublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMultisectoral ActionHealth promotionTobacco use+4

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Basics of diagnosis and treatment of venous thromboembolism

Article

10 Feb 2025

The article discusses venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, noting that it is common and associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It explains that VTE symptoms are nonspecific, but estab...

ArticlePublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMultistakeholder CollaborationPrimary health careHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco use+8

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The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

Redefining obesity: advancing care for better lives

Publication

06 Feb 2025

The Lancet Diabetes &amp; Endocrinology Commission introduces a groundbreaking redefinition of obesity, distinguishing between clinical obesity (a chronic disease) and preclinical obesity (a risk factor). This new approach moves beyond BMI, paving th...

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WHO FCTC Secretariat

Strategic communication planning in support of tobacco control

Briefs & Fact Sheets

30 Jan 2025

A guide to creating evidence-based communication plans in support of tobacco control.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesTobacco use+2

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World Health Organization

Updated road map for an enhanced global response to the adverse health effects of air pollution

Report

27 Jan 2025

In May 2025, during the 78th World Health Assembly, WHO Member States adopted the Road map for an enhanced global response to the adverse health effects of air pollution (2025–2030). This strategic framework aims to reduce mortality from anthropoge...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsEnvironment, climate change and healthHousehold and Outdoor Air Pollution+4

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Operational handbook on tuberculosis. Module 6: Tuberculosis and comorbidities, third edition

Publication

24 Jan 2025

Addressing comorbidities and risk factors for tuberculosis (TB) is a crucial component of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s End TB Strategy. This WHO operational handbook on tuberculosis. Module 6: tuberculosis and comorbidities aims to sup...

PublicationChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsSocial determinants of healthHarmful use of alcoholTobacco use+4

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Action on Smoking and Health

Tobacco Endgame Webinars

Database

23 Jan 2025

ASH hosts regular educational webinars for public health advocates to learn from each other and strengthen our tobacco control work.One Webinar Attendee said:“You’re doing wonderful work and everyone truly does benefit from the training opportuni...

DatabaseCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsCivil Society Working GroupSocial determinants of healthTobacco use+6

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NCD Alliance

Access to Essential Medicines and Technologies for NCDs

21 Jan 2025

Hundreds of millions with NCDs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are dying prematurely or suffering life threatening complications because they cannot access affordable and essential NCD medicines and technologies. Many of these lifesaving...

CancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesAccess to essential medicines and servicesDigital health and innovation+3

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Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Implementing the WHO Indicators for assessing palliative care development in three countries: a Do-It-Yourself approach.

Article

01 Jan 2025

The report assesses global palliative care using 14 WHO indicators to identify health system strengths and weaknesses at the country level. Pilot projects in Benin, Morocco, and Uruguay and a’Do-it-yourself’ approach offer valuable insights and a...

ArticleCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+4
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