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15 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

Film series on people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions: Hauwa’s story

Gender Based Violence and Mental Health: Hauwa’s lived experience in Nigeria Hauwa, a mental health and human rights advocate from Nigeria, was sexually assaulted in 2013 and diagnosed with bipolar disorder two years later. “We know what is best for us. That is why our needs, our choices, voices, and experiences have to be prioritized. We need to tell you what support looks like for us....

15 Feb 2023

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15 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

Film series on people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions: Ali's story

Type 2 diabetes in a changing environment: Ali’s lived experience in Lebanon&nbsp;&nbsp; In the municipality of Ghobeiry in Lebanon, Ali motivates others in his community to exercise, eat better food and lead a healthier life, after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2017. “People may not be taking care of themselves, not because they can't buy medicine, or are without access to hea...

15 Feb 2023

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World Health Organization

Noncommunicable Diseases. A Compendium

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10 Feb 2023

Noncommunicable Diseases: A Compendium introduces readers to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) – what they are, their burden, their determinants and how they can be prevented and controlled. Focusing on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and...

PublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological Conditions+3

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Scoping study on evidence to tackle high-burden under-researched medical conditions

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10 Feb 2023

A number of medical conditions are insufficiently recognised, diagnosed and treated due to a lack of knowledge, and may be under-researched, even though they are a major burden for patients and society. The EUHealthSupport Consortium conducted explor...

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09 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

Thailand’s leadership and innovations towards healthy ageing

Thailand is among the fastest ageing countries in the world. Of its 67 million population, 12 million Thais, are elderly according to the latest national statistics report. Since 2005, the country has been classified as an ‘aged society’ as people aged 60 years and above accounted for 10% of the population. It is expected that the country’s elderly population will increase to 28% and that Th...

09 Feb 2023

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06 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

Health literacy development project series: equitable access for improved diabetes care in Mali

Building health literacy responsive services, systems and organizations accommodates diverse cultures and traditions, health literacy strengths, individual needs and preferences. Emphasizing social practices over individual behavioural change, health literacy development supports community-based activities that bring sustainable improvements in health and equity. In Mali in northwest Africa, pr...

06 Feb 2023

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06 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

Health literacy development project series: addressing the determinants of hypertension among migrant workers in northern India

In Faidan Nizampur, a village on the outskirts of the city of Chandigarh in northern India, nearly 10 000 mostly domestic migrant workers and their families share the dense living quarters of a slum settlement. Most community members live off day labour and have limited resources to buy healthy food, exercise or access appropriate sanitation facilities and healthcare services. In this low-...

06 Feb 2023

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06 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

Health literacy development project series: co-designing health literacy initiatives in migrant communities in Portugal

Health literacy development does not end with understanding the health needs of a community. Rather, it includes working with local communities and people living with NCDs to co-design fit-for-purpose solutions and create enabling environments for populations experiencing vulnerability. In Lisbon, Sónia Dias and her team at the National School of Public Health launched a health literacy develo...

06 Feb 2023

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World Health Organization

Global breast cancer initiative implementation framework: assessing, strengthening and scaling up of services for the early detection and management of breast cancer: executive summary

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03 Feb 2023

Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. The Global Breast Cancer Initiative strives to reduce breast cancer mortality by 2.5...

PublicationCancerHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingPrimary health care+1

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02 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

How the Healthy Cities initiative is paving the way for health and well-being in Indonesia

Indonesia has taken several proactive and innovative steps to address urban health conditions that impact people’s lives through the ‘Healthy Cities’ approach. Key aspects of the Healthy Cities Forums include involving communities to discuss urgent problems, find solutions and mobilize community participation. A review conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2018 indicated a positive a...

02 Feb 2023

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01 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

Collective action is needed to beat diabetes: an endocrinologist’s story

Diabetes affects 463 million people worldwide. The number of cases and prevalence of diabetes have been steadily rising over the past few decades, and it has been agreed around the globe that the rise of diabetes and obesity has to be brought to a halt by 2025. According to the results of the STEPS survey on the prevalence of noncommunicable disease risk factors in Ukraine, 7.1% of Ukrainian adult...

01 Feb 2023

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Global Asthma Network

Asthma management and control in children, adolescents, and adults in 25 countries: a Global Asthma Network Phase I cross-sectional study

Article

01 Feb 2023

Background Asthma is one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally. This study aimed to assess asthma medicine use, management plan availability, and disease control in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood across different country set...

ArticleChronic Respiratory DiseasesPrimary health care

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