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World No Tobacco Day: The price of tobacco is linked to proportion of smokers

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The cheaper the price of tobacco, the higher the percentage of people that smoke finds the latest Eurostat data. The report looked at the price of a 20 pack of Marlboro cigarettes in every European country and cross-referenced these figures with the percentage of people who smoke in that country. Turkey and Bulgaria, where tobacco […]

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Alice Chapman-Hatchett: The future of health research in Europe—three visions for 2029

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In May the European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) travelled to London to discuss what the world of health research will look like 10 years from now. The event showcased a recently published report Research Futures, which looked at how research will be created and exchanged in a decade’s time, and started setting the scene for the main

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Promoting global health: WHO announces four new goodwill ambassadors

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The World Health Organization has appointed four new goodwill ambassadors to further uphold and expand upon the diverse environment of global health. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization announced the appointment of four new goodwill ambassadors, from the fields of sports, politics and community mobilisation, to promote healthier lives, stronger health workforces and improved mental health globally.

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Millions of Europeans are at risk of chronic digestive diseases

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Discover Nutrition and Chronic Digestive Diseases, a new report launched by United European Gastroenterology (UEG), outlines alarming information on current dietary choices across the EU. Vienna, 21 May 2019 – Poor nutritional choices, including a high intake of ultra-processed foods and trans-fats, are putting millions of Europeans at an increased risk of a range of chronic

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Obesity report highlights risk of Type 2 diabetes for ‘slightly’ overweight people

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Health experts say a new study on obesity sheds more light on the link between weight gain and the risk of serious disease and death. The massive research project – which involved nearly three million sets of data – suggests that even being slightly overweight doubles the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. The results have been presented to

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What are the European Union political parties planning for your health?

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The EUPHA (European Public Health Association) statement ‘What are the European Union political parties planning for your health?’ is a response to the European Union parties’ manifestos. The manifestos of the political parties seem not to prioritise health. Read the full analysis of the manifestos and calls for action in the EUPHA statement: https://eupha.org/repository/advocacy/EUPHA_statement_What_are_the_European_Union_political_parties_planning_for_your_health.pdf

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Europeans’ attitudes towards vaccination

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While vaccination policy is a competence of national authorities, the EU plays a role in coordinating policies and programmes in this area. In response to the threat to public health posed by outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, the EU is taking action to strengthen cooperation. The survey asks questions about: Europeans’ perceptions of vaccine-preventable diseases and

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