WHO | Oral health
Key facts Worldwide, 60–90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults have dental cavities. Dental cavities can be prevented by maintaining a constant low level of fluoride in the oral cavity. Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, is found in 15–20% of middle-aged (35-44 years) adults. Globally, about 30% of people aged 65–74 have no natural teeth. Oral disease in c
Zika virus and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016
WHO and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recognize that athletes and visitors are seeking more information on the risks of Zika and ways to prevent infection while attending the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016 (5 August to 18 September 2016). Brazil is one of the 58 countries and territories which to-date report continuing transmission of Zika virus by mosquitoes. While mosquitoes
Laws to protect breastfeeding inadequate in most countries
A new report by WHO, UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) reveals the status of national laws to protect and promote breastfeeding. Of the 194 countries analysed in the report, 135 have in place some form of legal measure related to the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes and subsequent resolutions adopted by the World Health Assembly (the Code). Th
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. If breastfeeding were scaled up to near universal levels, about 820 000 child lives would be saved every year (1). Globally, only 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed. WHO actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. This fact file ex
Cannabis
The Unit works globally to improve health and well-being of populations by articulating, promoting, supporting and monitoring evidence-informed policies, strategies and interventions to reduce the burden associated with alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviours. TerminologyCannabis is a generic term used to denote the several psychoactive preparations of the plant Cannabis sativa. The major psychoac
WHO | Prioritizing risk factors to identify preventive interventions for economic assessment
Prioritizing risk factors to identify preventive interventions for economic assessment Nick Wilson a, Tony Blakely a, Rachel H Foster a, David Hadorn a & Theo Vos b a. Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington, PO Box 7343, Wellington South, New Zealand. b. School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Herston, Australia. Correspondence to Nick Wilson (e-mail: [email pr
Clusters of anxiety-related reactions following immunization
Clusters of anxiety-related reactions following immunization have affected immunization programmes in several countries and drawn the attention of media and the public globally. Understanding such events, their characteristics, and why they may occur will help to better guide public health efforts to prevent and manage them. The Committee was provided with updated information on the occurrence of
World Health Organization South-East Asia | World Health Organization
One of the six WHO Regions, WHO South-East Asia is home to over a quarter of the world’s population. Committed to building a better, healthier future for the nearly two billion people in the Region, WHO is working with the 11 Member States to address persisting and emerging epidemiological and demographic challenges.
Global Health Expenditure Database
The Global Health Expenditure Database (GHED) provides comparable data on health expenditure for more than 190 WHO Member States since 2000 with open access to the public. Health spending indicators are key guides for monitoring the flow of resources, informing health policy development, and promoting the transparency and accountability of health systems. The database can help answer questions suc
Sexual health
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. Sexual health, when viewed affirmatively, requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, di
World Directory of Medical Schools
The World Health Organization’s World Directory of Medical Schools is no longer incorporated in the Avicenna Directory, but has been transferred to the new World Directory of Medical Schools. The new World Directory is a joint venture of the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). The World Directory
Suicide
More than 700 000 people die by suicide every year. For each suicide, there are an estimated 20 suicide attempts. Suicide can occur at any stage of life and in all regions of the world. In 2019, suicide was the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds globally, and 77% of all suicides happened in low- and middle-income countries. Almost 20% of global suicides were due to pesticide self-
Estimating the burden of foodborne diseases
Each year worldwide, unsafe food causes 600 million cases of foodborne diseases and 420 000 deaths. 30% of foodborne deaths occur among children under 5 years of age. WHO estimated that 33 million years of healthy lives are lost due to eating unsafe food globally each year, and this number is likely an underestimation. Foodborne diseases are preventable and WHO has a critical role in taking global
Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
Overview This guideline provides updated global, evidence-informed recommendations on the intake of free sugars to reduce the risk of NCDs in adults and children, with a particular focus on the prevention and control of unhealthy weight gain and dental caries. The recommendations in this guideline can be used by policy-makers and programme managers to assess current intake levels of free sugars in
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Секретариат РКБТ ВОЗ представляет доклад о передовом опыте борьбы с контрабандой табачными изделиями в свободных зонах В силу того, что в свободных зонах проводится лишь ограниченное число проверок продукции, многие таможенные администрации в настоящее время требуют, чтобы табачная продукция сопровождалась специальной декларацией, содержащей подробную информацию, которая обеспечивала бы совместные
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Global Health Estimates: Life expectancy and leading causes of death and disability
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