Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs

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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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World Stroke Organization

Averting a Global Health Crisis - pragmatic policy interventions to prevent stroke

Briefs & Fact Sheets

04 Feb 2025

This World Stroke Organization policy brief outlines key challenges and opportunities to reduce the global burden of stroke and NCDs through interventions a policy and healthcare systems level. The brief draws on WHO Best Buys for tackling NCDs and &...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCardiovascular DiseaseMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultisectoral ActionAccess to essential medicines and servicesEnvironment, climate change and healthGender, equity and human rightsHealth promotionPrimary health careSocial determinants of healthHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+12

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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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International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)

IUHPE Strategic Plan 2021-2026

Strategy document

27 Nov 2024

This documents summarizes IUHPE's strategic priorities, with a focus on systems change to act on all determinants of health, global health challenges including NCDs, and developing the health promoting field.

Strategy documentMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationEnvironment, climate change and health+1
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International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)

Settings for planetary health and well-being: Considerations for the theme of the 25th Global Conference of IUHPE, Abu Dhabi, 2025

Article

27 Nov 2024

Concept note about the IUHPE 2025 Conference, published in IUHPE's quarterly journal, Global Health Promotion. Also available in French and Spanish.

ArticleMultistakeholder CollaborationCommunicable diseasesEnvironment, climate change and health+1
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World Health Organization (WHO)

Science in 5: COPD

Briefs & Fact Sheets

27 Nov 2024

COPD is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, yet many people are unaware of this important condition. Watch this Science in 5 to learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments available.

Briefs & Fact SheetsChronic Respiratory DiseasesMultisectoral ActionAccess to essential medicines and servicesDisability and rehabilitationEnvironment, climate change and healthHealth promotionPrimary health careHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionTobacco use+7

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World Health Organization

Monitoring noncommunicable diseases and injuries: a baseline assessment in 20 cities

Report

31 Oct 2024

This report presents the experiences of 20 cities who were involved in the development of monitoring guidance to address noncommunicable diseases and injuries. These issues are two major health challenges facing cities around the world. WHO has devel...

ReportEnvironment, climate change and healthGender, equity and human rightsSocial determinants of health+1
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World Health Organization

Changing the game: strengthening health and well-being through sport events

Report

16 Oct 2024

The report, “Changing the Game: Strengthening Health and Well-Being through Sport Events,” comprehensively documents the outcomes and impact of this ambitious project. Through efforts in communication and advocacy, initiatives to promote physical...

ReportEnvironment, climate change and healthHealth promotionNutrition and food safetyHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+5

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Science in 5: asthma and you

Briefs & Fact Sheets

20 Aug 2024

A 5-minute conversation on asthma - what are the symptoms, what makes it worse, and how can we treat it?&nbsp;&nbsp;

Briefs & Fact SheetsChronic Respiratory DiseasesHealth Literacy DevelopmentAccess to essential medicines and servicesEnvironment, climate change and healthPrimary health careHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionTobacco use+5

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World Health Organization

WHO Summary of policy tools and resources to address health impacts of air pollution

04 Jul 2024

WHO Summary of policy tools and resources to address health impacts of air pollution: WHO has a number of tools to support countries and cities understand the health risks of air pollution in their local context, map and evaluate policy and programma...

CancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsEnvironment, climate change and healthHousehold and Outdoor Air Pollution+3

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WHO FCTC Secretariat

Infographic: 4.5 trillion cigarette butts end up littered in our lakes, oceans, and soil every year

Briefs & Fact Sheets

06 Jun 2024

An infographic that showcase the impact of the tobacco industry on the environment and health.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesEnvironment, climate change and healthHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionTobacco use+4

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WHO FCTC Secretariat

Smoke and mirrors: Tobacco industry & its relationship with the UN SDGs

Briefs & Fact Sheets

30 May 2024

A video showcasing the duplicity of the tobacco industry—highlighting how its pledges to advance the Sustainable Development Goals starkly contrast with the harm its products cause to progress.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesEnvironment, climate change and healthSocial determinants of healthTobacco use+4

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