Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs

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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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World Health Organization

WHO clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults

Publication

08 Jul 2024

Supporting tobacco users to quit is core demand-reduction measure of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and a key component of WHO MPOWER policy package. This guideline provides technical guidance on a thorough set of tobacco...

PublicationHealth Literacy DevelopmentHealth promotionPrimary health careTobacco use+2

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), Louise Bannon

Fact Sheet: Understanding Hospital Associated Thrombosis (HAT)

Fact sheet

07 Jul 2024

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has created a comprehensive fact sheet on hospital-associated thrombosis (HAT). This resource provides essential information about this highly preventable condition, including its causes,...

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Literacy DevelopmentPrimary health carePhysical inactivityTobacco use+3

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