Emergency risk communication (ERC) is a vital public health intervention. It can save lives during emergency situations and, as such, should be considered an investment in people’s health, safety and security. A new package is available to guide countries of the Region in establishing systems and plans for effective ERC tailored to their specific contexts. […]
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Over 41,000 children and adults in the WHO European Region have been infected with measles in the first 6 months of 2018. The total number for this period far exceeds the 12-month totals reported for every other year this decade. So far, the highest annual total for measles cases between 2010 and 2017 was 23,927
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Tobacco consumption is the most significant cause of premature death in the EU and one that disproportionally affects the poorest and most disadvantaged citizens. Not only are rates of tobacco consumption higher amongst the lowest socio-economic groups, they suffer more from its effects. The use of novel tobacco products also looks set to grow. National
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Chronic diseases affect one third of the European population aged 15 and over, and nearly a quarter of working-age Europeans. Many good practices in prevention and control are available and already implemented in different countries but more needs to be done. The European Public Health Alliance believes that fiscal measures should be directed toward incentivising
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To support countries in reaching the health targets of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Commission has established a Steering Group on Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases. The Steering Group will have a broad overview of public health policy and may set up subgroups to work on specific issues for limited time
The EU Scientific Committee has concluded that there is no evidence of direct adverse health effects from LEDs in normal use by the general population. Cellular and animal studies showing adverse effects appeared to be conducted under exposure conditions that were difficult to relate to human exposures or used exposure levels in excess of internationally
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Across the OECD, nearly 19 million people are living with dementia. Millions of family members and friends provide care and support to loved ones with dementia throughout their lives. Globally, dementia costs over USD 1 trillion per year and represents one of the leading causes of disability for elderly adults. These numbers will continue to
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The Working Group on Health in Climate Change (HIC) met on 12–13 June 2018 at the WHO European Centre for Environment and Health (ECEH) in Bonn, Germany. Twenty-five Member States of the WHO European Region sent nominated representatives. The meeting in Bonn was an opportunity to further support the work of Member States in the
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A new Public Health England (PHE) survey has revealed over 30{ddf8d179d1bf712bb2a88ff2ad95ebdf63eaa5463c845d2f093b25848387ba96} of women experience severe reproductive health problems; however, under half seek the necessary help. The first of its kind, a report from PHE has revealed the impact of women’s reproductive health issues on the nation’s physical, mental and wellbeing. It shows the extent of
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Four years ago, Pablo Albisua Albizu’s life changed forever. Just after heart surgery, this former decorator suffered a stroke that left one side of his body paralysed. Along with undertaking hundreds of rehabilitation sessions, he also volunteered to test a new exoskeleton. Developed by biomedical engineers, the exoskeleton is made out of aeronautical aluminium. It
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