Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs

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World Heart Federation (WHF)

Environmental Stressors and Cardiovascular Health: Acting Locally for Global Impact in a Changing World - A statement of the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the World Heart Federation

Publication

20 Jan 2026

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 70% of global mortality and are responsible for over 38 million deaths annually, with cardiovascular disease (CVD) constituting most of these fatalities.&nbsp;While traditional risk factors for CVD have lon...

PublicationCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Literacy DevelopmentEnvironment, climate change and healthHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionUnhealthy diets+3

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World Diabetes Foundation

Leveraging Health Literacy and Self-Care to Tackle Diabetes

Article

27 Aug 2025

The article highlights diabetes as a major challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where health literacy is often limited. It stresses the need to educate communities about diabetes and promote self-care through outreach an...

ArticleDiabetesHealth Literacy DevelopmentAccess to essential medicines and servicesPhysical inactivityUnhealthy diets+3

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Cervical Cancer Advocacy handbook

Guide

06 Jun 2025

UICC’s 2025 Cervical Cancer Advocacy handbook serves as a practical guide to support civil society organisations (CSOs) and patient groups in advocating for comprehensive cervical cancer prevention, screening and treatment services, in line with th...

GuideCancerCivil Society Working GroupHealth Literacy DevelopmentMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived ExperiencesMultisectoral ActionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+4

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Global Self Care Federation

How self-care contributes to the risk-reduction, prevention & management of NCDs

Briefs & Fact Sheets

16 Apr 2025

This paper makes the case for prioritizing self-care as a central pillar of the global NCD response. It explores proven self-care strategies that enhance PHC and UHC, empowering people to take an active role in their health. Finally, it outlines thre...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHealth Literacy DevelopmentMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationAccess to essential medicines and servicesHealthy AgingHealth promotionNutrition and food safetyPrimary health careHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+15

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World Heart Federation (WHF)

E-Cigarettes: A New Threat to Cardiovascular Health

Publication

11 Mar 2025

Electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes, have been heavily marketed as safer alternatives to conventional cigarettes, fueling the misconception that such products are harmless.However, evidence shows that electronic cigarettes are...

PublicationCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Literacy DevelopmentHealth promotionTobacco use+2

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The Lancet Public Health

Acceptability and perceptions of personalised risk-based cancer screening among health-care professionals and the general public: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Article

01 Feb 2025

This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the acceptability and perceptions of personalised risk-based screening (PRBS) for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer among the general public and health-care professionals.The stu...

ArticleCancerHealth Literacy DevelopmentHealth promotion+1

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World Health Organization

A Global Cancer Workforce in Crisis: How to Build Capacities, Reverse a Threatening Trend, and Promote Equity (London Global Cancer Week)

Article

08 Nov 2024

Date: 11 November 2024 Time: 10:00 – 12:30 GMT Register here:&nbsp;https://tinyurl.com/yvtwbvhx Together with leading experts, UN agencies, and national program managers, we’ll explore:&nbsp; Current workforce challenges and trends...

ArticleDiabetesHealth Literacy DevelopmentCommunicable diseasesDisability and rehabilitationEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseUnhealthy diets+4

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World Heart Federation (WHF)

WHF Policy Brief on Front-Of-Pack Labelling

Briefs & Fact Sheets

22 Oct 2024

Unhealthy diets are a major driver of noncommunicable diseases. In particular, ultra-processed foods, which contain high levels of sugars, sodium, saturated fats, and refined carbohydrates, contribute significantly to the incidence of NCDs such as ob...

Briefs & Fact SheetsPublicationCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Literacy DevelopmentNutrition and food safetySocial determinants of healthUnhealthy diets+4

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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)

Tobacco and asthma

Publication

20 Aug 2024

This document is the ninth in a series of Tobacco Knowledge Summaries and is prepared with the objective to summarize the current evidence on the association between tobacco use and asthma. This is also intended as an advocacy tool to widely include...

PublicationChronic Respiratory DiseasesHealth Literacy DevelopmentAccess to essential medicines and servicesHealth promotionPrimary health careTobacco use+4

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Fact Sheet: Understanding Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

Fact sheet

07 Aug 2024

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has created a comprehensive fact sheet on Pulmonary Embolism (PE). This resource provides essential information about the condition, including its causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms...

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Literacy DevelopmentPrimary health carePhysical inactivityTobacco use+3

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Understanding Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Fact sheet

07 Aug 2024

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has created a comprehensive fact sheet on deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This resource provides essential information about the condition, including the signs, symptoms and risk factors. It...

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Literacy DevelopmentPrimary health carePhysical inactivityTobacco use+3

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