scholarly journals Integrated care of chronic degenerative non-communicable diseases and rehabilitation: the odd couple?

2017 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Balbi ◽  
Claudio Marcassa ◽  
Fabrizio Pisani ◽  
Giacomo Corica ◽  
Antonio Spanevello
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Integrated Care ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The Third ◽  
The World ◽  
Third Millennium ◽  
Health Organization

Chronic degenerative non-communicable diseases affecting different organs and systems are considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the emergent epidemic in the third millennium...

Latin America's poor will be worst hit by obesity

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Subject Latin America's most serious health challenge -- obesity. Significance The growth of obesity in Latin America has made the issue one of the most important in the region. More than half of the population is overweight to some degree, according to the standards established by the World Health Organization (WHO). As a result, governments have had to take action to address the problem and its effects, which are putting health systems in a state of financial crisis. Impacts Demand for treatment for non-communicable diseases will increase regionwide, placing a strain on health budgets. Increasing pressures on health budgets may encourage further privatisation of services. High revenues make any repeal of Mexico's sugar tax extremely unlikely despite pressure from industry bodies.

scholarly journals Oxidative Stress and Inflammation as Targets for Novel Preventive and Therapeutic Approches in Non Communicable Diseases

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 290
Author(s):  
Chiara Nediani ◽  
Lisa Giovannelli
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
General Population ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

As recently reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has been rising over the last century representing the main cause of death and disability for the general population regardless of age, region, or gender [...]

Taxing and Marketing Restrictions of “Foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar” in the EU

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 597-603
Author(s):  
Paolo R. Vergano ◽  
Blanca Salas Ferrer
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Eu

According to the World Health Organization (hereinafter, WHO), 38 million people die each year as a consequence of non-communicable diseases (hereinafter, NCDs). NCDs are mainly caused by diet-related factors, but also by physical inactivity and abuse of certain substances. In particular, overweight and obesity reportedly affect more than 10% of men and 14% of women globally and kill as many as 2.8 million people every year.

World Health Organization

1956 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 489-491
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
National Health ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
And Training

The activities of the World Health Organization (WHO) during 1955 were surveyed in the anuual report to the World Health Assembly and to the UN of the WHO Director-General, Dr. Marcoline G. Candau. During 1955, Dr. Candau stated, substantial results had been achieved in three categories of programs: the fight against communicable diseases, the strengthening of national health services, and the raising of standards of education and training for all types of health personnel. Malaria, tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, and trachoma were among the communicable diseases towards the eradication of which WHO activities had been directed, with in many instances considerable progress. However, it had become increasingly evident that the beneficial effects of such campaigns against disease could only constitute concrete gains for public health if national health services could be effectively strengthened, and during 1955 a large part of WHO's work had continued to be devoted to that aim, in all regions but particularly in the Americas, southeast Asia and the eastern Mediterranean. In the development of national health services, particular attention had been devoted to such matters as the principle of program integration, nutrition and health education, changes in health services necessitated by the aging of populations, mental health, and environmental sanitation. In regard to education and training of health personnel, an effort had been made in the regions to increase the use of all methods which had proved their value in the past, including direct training of health personnel at all levels, provision of fellowships for study abroad, assistance to institutions and the sponsoring of international conferences, training courses and seminars.

scholarly journals Taiwan on track to end third COVID-19 community outbreak

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torbjörn E. M. Nordling ◽  
Yu-Heng Rain
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Control Variable ◽  
Exponential Model ◽  
World Health ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
The Third ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Community Outbreaks ◽  
Peak Value

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on December 31st, 2019, with the World Health Organization being notified of pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan (China), Taiwan has successfully ended two COVID-19 community outbreaks. For 19 days, the third community outbreak has now been successfully suppressed, putting Taiwan on path to end it too around Aug. 16th based on our forecast using an exponential model. Since May 28th the 7-day average of reported confirmed infected, which peaked at 593, has been falling to 204 on June 16th and the 7-day average of reported suspected and excluded cases increased to above 25 000. Resulting in a decrease in the ratio of the 7-day average of local & unknown confirmed to suspected cases—the identified control variable—to less than one third of its peak value. The later is a hallmark of working contact tracing, which together with testing and isolation of infected are the keys to ending the community outbreak.

scholarly journals Profil Penderita Morbus Hansen di Rawat Inap RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado Periode 2016-2018

e-CliniC ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deivy A. Makalew ◽  
Grace M. Kapantow ◽  
Herry E. J. Pandaleke
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Mycobacterium Leprae ◽  
Electrolyte Imbalance ◽  
World Health ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Third ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract: Morbus Hansen (MH) is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. World Health Organization data showed that in 2018, Indonesia was the third rank in the world with incidences of 17,017 cases. This study was aimed to determine the profile of MH patients at Irina F-Dermatovenereology of Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital. This was a descriptive retrospective study by evaluating medical record files of MH patients hospitalized at Irina F-Dermatovenereology, Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital from 2016 to 2018. The results showed that the distribution of MH patients in 2016-2018 was 14 patients, 20 patients, and 18 patients respectively. Most patients were in the age group of 25-34 years (38.46%). Males were more common than females (4.8:1). Most patients were from Manado. All patients had multibacillary (MB) type MH and ENL was the most common reaction (86.54%). The comorbidities were gastrointestinal disorders, electrolyte imbalance, and anemia. In conclusion, the number of hospitalized MH patients was slightly increased from 2016 to 2017 and then was decreased insignificantly in 2018. Most patients were male, in the age group of 25-34 years, came from Manado, multibacillary type MH, had ENL reaction and comorbidity of gastrointestinal disorders.Keywords: Morbus Hansen, hospitalized patients Abstrak: Morbus Hansen (MH) merupakan penyakit infeksi kronik yang disebabkan oleh Mycobacterium leprae. Data World Health Organization (WHO) pada tahun 2018 menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia menempati peringkat ketiga di dunia dengan jumlah kasus baru mencapai 17.017 kasus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil penderita MH di Irina F Kulit dan Kelamin RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. Jenis penelitian ialaht deskriptif retrospektif dengan cara mengevaluasi berkas rekam medis penderita MH yang dirawat inap di Irina F Kulit dan Kelamin RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado pada periode 2016-2018. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan distribusi penderita MH pada tahun 2016 sebanyak 14 pasien, tahun 2017 sebanyak 20 pasien, dan tahun 2018 yaitu 18 pasien. Kelompok usia terbanyak ialah 25-34 tahun (38,46%). Penderita laki-laki lebih banyak dibandingkan perem-puan (4,8:1). Penderita terbanyak berasal dari Kota Manado. Semua penderita memiliki MH tipe Multibasiler (MB). Reaksi ENL merupakan tipe reaksi yang terbanyak (86,54%). Penyakit penyerta yang banyak didapati ialah gangguan gastrointestinal, gangguan elektrolit dan anemia. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah penderita MH yang dirawat inap mengalami peningkatan dari tahun 2016 sampai 2017, sedikit menurun pada tahun 2018 namun tidak bermakna. Penderita yang terbanyak ialah kelompok usia 25-34 tahun, jenis kelamin laki-laki, asal Kota Manado, MH tipe Multibasiler (MB), reaksi tipe ENL, penyakit penyerta gangguan gastrointestinal.Kata kunci: Morbus Hansen, pasien rawat inap

scholarly journals WHO declares European Region polio-free

2002 ◽  
Vol 6 (27) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Hoile
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
European Region ◽  
The Third ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
European Regional

The European Region of the World Health Organization (WHO) has become the third WHO region to be certified free of poliomyelitis, it was announced on 21 June at a meeting of the European Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (RCC) in Copenhagen (1).

scholarly journals Barriers to and Opportunities for Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification in India: Insights From a Survey of Experts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubal Dua ◽  
Scott Hardman ◽  
Yagyavalk Bhatt ◽  
Dimpy Suneja
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Vehicular Pollution ◽  
Passenger Vehicles ◽  
The Third ◽  
Light Duty ◽  
The World ◽  
Light Duty Vehicle ◽  
Health Organization

According to the World Health Organization, India has the world’s worst air quality. Among other factors, vehicular pollution from the increasing stock of passenger vehicles has contributed to India’s deteriorating air quality. This increasing stock is also a factor in India becoming the third-highest oil-consuming and greenhouse gas (GHG)-emitting country worldwide.

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