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World Health Organization

Mental health in emergencies

Briefs & Fact Sheets

16 Mar 2022

Key facts Almost all people affected by emergencies will experience psychological distress, which for most people will improve over time. Among people who have experienced war or other conflict in the previous 10 years, one in five (22%) will...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMental Health and Neurological ConditionsEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseRefugee and migrant health+1

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WHO Regional Office of the Eastern Mediterranean

Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases (Modules 1-5)

12 Mar 2022

This page contains a comprehensive toolkit for developing, implementing, and evaluating a multisectoral action plan (MSAP) aimed at the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Targeted at policymakers, planners, and program manager...

Multisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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World Health Organization

Musculoskeletal health

Briefs & Fact Sheets

12 Mar 2022

Key facts Approximately 1.71 billion people have musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributor to disability worldwide, with low back pain being the single leading cause of disability in 160 coun...

Briefs & Fact SheetsDisability and rehabilitation

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World Health Organization

Mental health and forced displacement

Briefs & Fact Sheets

12 Mar 2022

Key facts There were an estimated 272 million international migrants in 2019 (1). Refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants are of special concern and need protection and support. Migrants and refugees can be exposed to various stress f...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMental Health and Neurological ConditionsRefugee and migrant healthSocial determinants of health+1

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World Health Organization

WHO Urban Health Repository

Database

08 Mar 2022

Over 55% of the world’s population live in urban areas – a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050. This trend calls for strengthened support to address health at the urban level. To this end, WHO’s new repository on urban health...

DatabaseEnvironment, climate change and healthHealth promotionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingSocial determinants of health+2

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WHO Regional Office for Europe

WHO regional technical briefing: strengthening palliative care in the WHO European Region.

Report

07 Mar 2022

World Health Assembly resolution WHA67.19 highlights the need to strengthen palliative care through the development of national palliative care policies, access to essential medicines for pain and other symptoms, education and training in palliative...

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

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World Health Organization

Childhood cancer

07 Mar 2022

Key facts Each year, an estimated 400 000 children and adolescents of 0-19 years old develop cancer. [1, 2] The most common types of childhood cancers include leukemias, brain cancers, lymphomas and solid tumours, such as neuroblastoma and Wi...

CancerMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

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World Health Organization

Cancer

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Mar 2022

Key facts Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths. The most common cancers are breast, lung, colon and rectum and prostate cancers. Around one-third of death...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancer

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International Agency for Research on Cancer

Breast Cancer Factsheet | GLOBOCAN 2022

Briefs & Fact Sheets

04 Mar 2022

Global factsheet on breast cancer | GLOBOCAN 2022Country factsheets are available here: https://gco.iarc.fr/today/en/fact-sheets-populations#countries&nbsp;

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerMultistakeholder CollaborationHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+4

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World Health Organization

Call for Submissions - Multisectoral Action for the Prevention and Control of NCDs and Mental Health Conditions

Briefs & Fact Sheets

28 Feb 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a Call for Submissions and inviting its Member States to share their experiences on implementing multisectoral actions to strengthen collaboration across government sectors for the prevention and contr...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCardiovascular DiseaseDiabetesCancerChronic Respiratory DiseasesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+8
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World Health Organization

Person-centred communication for female genital mutilation prevention: a facilitator’s guide for training health-care providers

Guide

03 Feb 2022

Evidence shows that FGM can cause several physical, mental and sexual health complications&nbsp;in girls and women, and in newborns. Health-care providers play an important role in&nbsp;supporting girls and women living with FGM, and improving their...

GuideMental Health and Neurological ConditionsGender, equity and human rightsMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent healthPrevention of violence and injuries+2

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WHO FCTC Secretariat

Tobacco has a negative impact on the environment

Briefs & Fact Sheets

25 Jan 2022

This video showcases key facts and figures on the impact of tobacco cultivation and smoking on our environment and health.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMultisectoral ActionEnvironment, climate change and healthSocial determinants of healthHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionTobacco use+6

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