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World Health Organization

Air Pollution Data Portal

Database

04 Jul 2025

WHO monitors the exposure levels and health impacts (i.e., deaths, DALYs) of air pollution at the national, regional, and global level from ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution. Such estimates are used for official reporting like the world h...

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

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The Lancet

Metrics for diplomats: is mortality from non-communicable diseases increasing or decreasing?

Article

03 Jul 2025

Negotiations are ongoing in New York to agree the latest UN political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health.1 With 5 years left to deliver the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, diplomats will be developing a roadmap to...

ArticleCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsDisability and rehabilitationHealthy AgingHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+10

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WHO Regional Office for Europe

Avoidable mortality, risk factors and policies for tackling noncommunicable diseases – leveraging data for impact: monitoring commitments in the WHO European Region ahead of the Fourth United Nations High-Level Meeting

Report

27 Jun 2025

Noncommunicable diseases (‎NCDs)‎, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, remain the leading cause of death and disability in the WHO European Region. Approximately 1.8 million deaths annually are avo...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsPrevention of violence and injuriesHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+9

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The International League of Dermatological Societies

ILDS Response to the Zero Draft of the Political Declaration of the Fourth High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being

Article

25 Jun 2025

The International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS), an umbrella organisation of over 200 professional dermatological organisations across 104 countries, welcomes the commitment to advance global efforts on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and...

ArticleMental Health and Neurological ConditionsCivil Society Working GroupMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth promotionHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionUnhealthy diets+5
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The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia

Towards integrated cardiovascular and mental health management in primary health care in Indonesia: a policy outlook

Article

21 Jun 2025

This paper argues for the need for an integrated approach towards cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and mental health (MH) disorders. Despite non-communicable diseases (NCDs) being a major public health problem and thus a prime concern for primary healt...

ArticleCardiovascular DiseaseMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultistakeholder CollaborationAccess to essential medicines and servicesPrimary health care+3

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Action on Smoking and Health

Tobacco Endgame Matters Podcast

Database

23 May 2025

TEM focuses on how we can achieve and plan for a tobacco-free California using policy and people power. In each episode, we’ll engage subject matter experts to discuss niche topics within tobacco control and highlight California-specific progress a...

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

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Action on Smoking and Health

The Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance (STPA)

Database

23 May 2025

The Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance (STPA) is&nbsp;a global coalition of 100 public health organizations, listed below, who recognize the crucial intersection of tobacco control and environmental health.

DatabaseCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsCivil Society Working GroupEnvironment, climate change and healthTobacco use+6

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Alzheimer's Disease International

From Plan to Impact VIII

Report

21 May 2025

In 2017, all 194 WHO Member States unanimously adopted the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia. Despite the initial flush of optimism, eight years later only 45 national dementia plans exis...

ReportMental Health and Neurological ConditionsCivil Society Working GroupHealthy AgingHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+2

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United for Global Mental Health

GMHAN response to the Zero Draft of the Political Declaration of the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health

Declaration

19 May 2025

As part of the preparatory activities for the Fourth High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing (HLM4), the President of the General Assembly and the Co-facilit...

DeclarationMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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United for Global Mental Health

Ideal text in response to the Zero Draft of the Political Declaration of the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health

Declaration

19 May 2025

United for Global Mental Health has conducted a rapid analysis of the Political Declaration Zero Draft for the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health.&nbsp;Recognising time is short, we are pleased to share it here, showing essential text up...

DeclarationMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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United for Global Mental Health

A Right Not A Privilege: Prioritising Maternal Mental Health

Report

19 May 2025

The perinatal period - through pregnancy, childbirth, and the year following - is a time of transformation. But for millions of women around the world, it’s also a time of emotional distress, isolation, and untreated mental health challenges. This...

ReportMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

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World Medical Association

WMA ICN FIP FDI's comment to the first draft of zero outcome document of the HLM4 on NCD

Briefs & Fact Sheets

13 May 2025

Comment to the first draft of zero outcome document of the HLM on NCD – version 13.5.2025&nbsp;General CommentsPositive Elements:We commend the clarity and specificity of the commitments and targets, particularly those related to key risk factors....

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+9

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