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The updated guidelines present a standard minimum dataset, priority indicators and recommendations to strengthen data use across HIV prevention, testing and treatment, and linkages to services for sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis and cervical ... more
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Obesidad: ¿Factor de riesgo o enfermedad?

C. Aguilera; Labbé, T.; Busquets, J.; et al. Revista médica de Chile (2019) CC
Obesity is a global health problem. Its worldwide prevalence has tripled between 1975 and 2016, reaching a prevalence in Chile of 34.4%, according to the National Health Survey 2016-2017. If this condition corresponds to a risk factor or primary disease is a widely discussed issue. It is recognized ... more
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Urogenital Schistosomiasis among Schoolchildren and the Associated Risk Factors in Selected Rural Communities of Kwara State, Nigeria

Sundar, S.; Abdulkareem, B.; Habeeb, K. et al. (2018) CC
Urogenital schistosomiasis is a common neglected tropical disease in many rural communities in African countries, with patches of infection in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Globally, an estimated 239 million people are currently infected, with burden estimated at more than 3.5 million disability ... more
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Sodium reduction

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
Almost all populations are consuming too much sodium. The global mean intake of adults is 4310 mg/day sodium (equivalent to 10.78 g/day salt). This is more than double the World Health Organization recommendation for adults of less than 2000 mg/day sodium (equivalent to < 5 g/day salt). - The primary health effect associated with diets high in sodium is raised blood pressure, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, gastric ... more
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Guidance on establishing national and local AMR surveillance systems in the Western Pacific Region

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO
Antimicrobial resistance (‎AMR)‎ is impacting our health, economies and development. Up to 5.2 million people may die because of resistant bacterial infections across the Western Pacific Region from 2020-2030. Childbirth, surgery, cancer treatme ... more
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Guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment for people with chronic hepatitis B infection (March 2024)

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO
Hepatitis B (HBV) infection is a major public health problem and cause of chronic liver disease. The 2024 HBV guidelines provide updated evidence-informed recommendations on key priority topics. These include expanded and simplified treatment criteria for adults but now also for adolescents; expa ... more
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Air quality and health

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (2024) CC
Exposure to air pollution can affect everyone’s health. When we breathe in air pollutants, they can enter our bloodstream and contribute to coughing or itchy eyes and cause or worsen many breathing and lung diseases, leading to hospitalizations, cancer ... more
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Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment - 2022 update

World Health Organization WHO World Health Organization WHO; UN environment programme; UNDP; unicef (2022) C_WHO
The combined effects from ambient (outdoor) air pollution and indoor (household, in particular) air pollution cause approximately 7 million premature deaths every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, IHD, COPD, lung cancer a ... more
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Household air pollution - WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the significant health risks associated with household air pollution, primarily resulting from the use of inefficient and polluting fuels and technologies for cooking, heating, and lighting. In 2020, approximately 2.1 billion people—about one-third of ... more
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Pollution and non-communicable disease: time to end the neglect

Fuller, R.; Rahona, E.; Fisher, S. et al. The Lancet Planetary Health (2018) CC
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 72% of all deaths globally and this proportion is growing. Greatest increases in NCD mortality are seen in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Places that only a generation ago knew famine are today experiencing epidemics of obesity, diabetes ... more
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Depressants - Alcohol

UCLA Brain Research Institute (2021) CC
The pamphlet "Alcohol and Depressants" explains the effects of depressants, including alcohol. Depressants slow brain activity by increasing the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters like GABA, leading to effects such as sedation, decreased anxiety, and reduced heart rate. Alcohol, a legal depress ... more
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Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: module 1: conducting a comprehensive assessment

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
One of the first steps in developing a multisectoral action plan (MSAP) is to use a situation analysis to provide a comprehensive assessment of the health needs, prevailing risks and the context of the area to which the plan will apply. This will help countries, regions, provinces or cities intendi ... more
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Interventions for Noncommunicable Diseases in Primary Health Care - online course

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The OpenWHO course titled "Interventions for Noncommunicable Diseases in Primary Health Care" provides guidance on screening, detection, diagnosis, and management of major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases (asthma and chron ... more
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Noncommunicable diseases and climate change

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
WHO has identified climate change as one of the greatest health threats of the 21st century and air pollution as the single largest environmental health risk. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and ... more
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Household air pollution - Key facts

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The WHO fact sheet on household air pollution highlights that around 2.1 billion people rely on solid fuels like wood and coal for cooking, using open fires or inefficient stoves. This leads to severe indoor air pollution, contributing to about 3.2 million premature deaths each year, including over ... more
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تلوّث الهواء داخل المنزل

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The WHO fact sheet on household air pollution highlights that around 2.1 billion people rely on solid fuels like wood and coal for cooking, using open fires or inefficient stoves. This leads to severe indoor air pollution, contributing to about 3.2 million premature deaths each year, including over ... more
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Household air pollution - chinese version

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The WHO fact sheet on household air pollution highlights that around 2.1 billion people rely on solid fuels like wood and coal for cooking, using open fires or inefficient stoves. This leads to severe indoor air pollution, contributing to about 3.2 million premature deaths each year, including over ... more
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Pollution de l’air à l’intérieur des habitations

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The WHO fact sheet on household air pollution highlights that around 2.1 billion people rely on solid fuels like wood and coal for cooking, using open fires or inefficient stoves. This leads to severe indoor air pollution, contributing to about 3.2 million premature deaths each year, including over ... more
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Air Pollution - WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
Accessed on 06.03.2022 Air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires are common sou ... more
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Therapeutics and COVID-19 (Living Guideline, 10 November 2023)

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
WHO has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 therapeutics, with revised recommendations for patients with non-severe COVID-19. This is the 13th update to these guidelines. Updated risk rates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19 The guidance includes updated risk rates for ... more
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Promoting Cardiovascular Health in the Developing World

Institute of Medicine (2010) CC
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is often thought to be a problem of wealthy, industrialized nations. The term “cardiovascular disease” is used throughout the report to refer to cardiac disease, vascular diseases of the brain and kidney, and peripheral vascular disease. The report’s main focus is ... more
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Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases: progress report, 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
Human schistosomiasis is caused mainly by 3 schistosome species: Schistosoma haematobium, S. mansoni and S. japonicum. S. guineensis, S. intercalatum and S. mekongi have a highly localized distribution in Central Africa and along the Mekong River in South-East Asia, respectively. Soil-transmitted h ... more
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Protection from a Single Dose of HPV Vaccine A major public health impact from IARC studies of vaccine efficacy

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Protection from a Single Dose of HPV Vaccine A major public health impact from IARC studies of vaccine efficacy.
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Physical Activity - WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) CC
The World Health Organization's fact sheet on physical activity emphasizes its critical role in maintaining health and well-being. It outlines the benefits of regular physical activity, such as reducing the risk of noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers. T ... more
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Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention

Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan YouTube (2021) CC
The video titled "Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention" emphasizes the importance of regular physical activity in reducing the risk of chronic diseases. It discusses how engaging in consistent exercise can help prevent conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The ... more
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The rising burden of non-communicable diseases in the Americas and the impact of population aging: a secondary analysis of available data

Hambleton, I. R.; Caixeta, R.; Jeyaseelan, S.M.; et al. The Lance Regional Health America (2023) CC2
The article "The Rising Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in the Americas and the Impact of Population Aging" examines how the aging population in the Americas is contributing to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), despite improvements in disease prevention and health care. Usi ... more
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Noncommunicable Diseases - Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the number one cause of death and disability in the world.

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2024) C_WHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) provides comprehensive information on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. The website emphasizes that NCDs are the leading cause of death and disability globally, accounti ... more
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Enfermedades no transmisibles - Las enfermedades crónicas, no transmisibles (ENT)

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2024) C_WHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) provides comprehensive information on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. The website emphasizes that NCDs are the leading cause of death and disability globally, accounti ... more
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Noncommunicable diseases - Key facts

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
The World Health Organization's Global Health Observatory (GHO) provides comprehensive data on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. The portal offers country-specific statistics on NCD mortality rates, risk factors, ... more
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Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: module 4: developing an implementation plan

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
World Health Organization. (‎2022)‎. Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: module 4: developing an implementation plan.
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Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: module 3: establishing a framework for action

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
A framework for action provides a guide for those involved in the development of the multisectoral action plan. It starts with a wide-ranging vision and, through a series of increasingly specific intentions, brings into focus actions with measurable outcomes that can be taken to achieve that vision. ... more
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Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: module 2: establishing stakeholder engagement and governance mechanisms

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
To maintain a structured and well-organized implementation plan it is important to have a lead agency or sector. The ministry of health or a similar authority in government will be critical in facilitating development and implementation of the multisectoral action plan.
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Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: module 2: establishing stakeholder engagement and governance mechanisms 2022

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
To maintain a structured and well-organized implementation plan it is important to have a lead agency or sector. The ministry of health or a similar authority in government will be critical in facilitating development and implementation of the multisectoral action plan.
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NCD Alliance Advocacy Priorities - For the 2023 United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage

NCD Alliance NCD Alliance (2023) CC2
The document is a policy brief by the NCD Alliance for the 2023 United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It highlights the importance of integrating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) into UHC efforts, with the goal of ensuring equitable health access worldwide.
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Assessing national capacity for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases: report of the 2019 country capacity survey in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The report "Assessing National Capacity for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases" provides an overview of the capacities of countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) based on a 2019 survey. It evaluates the progress of 22 countries in ... more
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Global mapping report on multisectoral actions to strengthen the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions Experiences from around the world 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The "Global mapping report on multisectoral actions to strengthen the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions" by the WHO provides insights into how different countries are implementing multisectoral approaches to address NCDs and mental health issues. ... more
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Noncommunicable Diseases Fact Sheet

Pan American Health Organization PAHO (2024) C_WHO
Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the number one cause of death and disability in the world. The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that are not mainly caused by an acute infection, result in long-term health consequences and often create a need for long-term treatment and care. The ... more
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Enfermedades no transmisibles - Las enfermedades crónicas, no transmisibles (ENT) son la principal causa de muerte y discapacidad en el mundo

Pan American Health Organization PAHO (2024) C_WHO
Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the number one cause of death and disability in the world. The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that are not mainly caused by an acute infection, result in long-term health consequences and often create a need for long-term treatment and care. ... more
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Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica

Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (2002) CC2
Occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica occur in a variety of industries and occupations because of its extremely common natural occurrence and the wide uses of materials and products that contain it. At least 1.7 million U.S. workers are potentially exposed to respirable crystallin ... more
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WHO package of essential noncommunicable (PEN) disease interventions for primary health care

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2020) C_WHO
The "WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable (PEN) Disease Interventions for Primary Health Care" provides a set of cost-effective, evidence-based interventions to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancers. Designed ... more
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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) or Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the 1st cause of death and disability worldwide

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) or Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the 1st cause of death and disability worldwide. The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that are not mainly caused by an acute infection, result in long-term health consequences and often create a need for long- ... more
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Air pollution is the largest environmental risk factor for the population health

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2024) C_WHO
The webpage from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) focuses on the significant health impacts of air pollution in the Americas. It explains how exposure to air pollutants contributes to various health issues, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, leading to premature deaths. Th ... more
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Asbestos

University of Cape Town - South Africa Faculty of Health Sciences (2024) CC2
South Africa has possibly the highest incidence of malignant mesothelioma anywhere, thanks to more than a century of mining asbestos in the Northern Cape, North- West, Limpopo and Mpumulanga provinces. There are three types of asbestos and all were mined in South Africa; the most carcinogenic is cro ... more
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Communicable and non-communicable diseases in Africa in 2021/22

World Health Organization Africa Region; WHO Africa World Health Organization Africa Region; WHO Africa (2023) C_WHO
This report is one of the first major products of the newly established Precision Public Health Metrics unit of the UCN cluster of the WHO Regional Office for Africa. The report presents national trends in communicable and non-communicable disease burden and control in the WHO African region. It tra ... more
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Ambient (outdoor) air pollution

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality and health highlights the significant health risks posed by outdoor air pollution. It reports that in 2019, ambient air pollution was responsible for approximately 4.2 million premature deaths globally, primarily due to ... more
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Ambient (outdoor) air pollution - arabic version

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality and health highlights the significant health risks posed by outdoor air pollution. It reports that in 2019, ambient air pollution was responsible for approximately 4.2 million premature deaths globally, primarily due to ... more
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Environmental (outdoor) air quality and health - WHO - chinese version

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality and health highlights the significant health risks posed by outdoor air pollution. It reports that in 2019, ambient air pollution was responsible for approximately 4.2 million premature deaths globally, primarily due to ... more
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Pollution de l’air ambiant (extérieur) et santé

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality and health highlights the significant health risks posed by outdoor air pollution. It reports that in 2019, ambient air pollution was responsible for approximately 4.2 million premature deaths globally, primarily due to ... more
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Загрязнение атмосферного воздуха (воздуха вне помещений) и здоровье человека

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality and health highlights the significant health risks posed by outdoor air pollution. It reports that in 2019, ambient air pollution was responsible for approximately 4.2 million premature deaths globally, primarily due to ... more
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Contaminación del aire ambiente (exterior)

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality and health highlights the significant health risks posed by outdoor air pollution. It reports that in 2019, ambient air pollution was responsible for approximately 4.2 million premature deaths globally, primarily due to ... more
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Air pollution affects millions of people worldwide

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) (2024) CC2
The webpage from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) provides an analysis of air pollution as a significant global health risk. It details how air pollution contributes to severe health problems, including respiratory diseases and increased mortality rates. The site explains diffe ... more
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Basic Infection Control And Prevention Plan for Outpatient Oncology Settings

Centers of Disease Control CDC (2011) C_CDC
"This document has been developed for outpatient oncology facilities to serve as a model for a basic infection control and prevention plan. It contains policies and procedures tailored to these settings to meet minimal expectations of patient protections as described in the CDC Guide to Infecti ... more
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Joint request for selected preventive chemotherapy medicines and joint reporting form

World Health Organization WHO (2013) C_WHO
User Guide
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Policy statement and recommended actions for early detection of breast, cervical, colorectal, oral and prostate cancers in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

World Health Organization WHO; Eastern Mediterranean Region (2022) C_WHO
Policy Statement
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Défis des soins palliatifs en Oncopédiatrie en Afrique

Unité d’Oncologie Pédiatrique CHU Dakar – SENEGAL (2017) CC2
Presentatation sur le défis des soins palliatifs en Oncopédiatrie en Afrique
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The current status of palliative care in India

Rajagopal, D. (2015) CC
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Integrating palliative care and symptom relief into primary health care : WHO guide for planners, implementers and managers

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
Inequality of access to palliative care and symptom relief is one of the greatest disparities in global health care (1). Currently, there is avoidable suffering on a massive scale due to lack of access to palliative care and symptom relief in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (1). Yet basic p ... more
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Integrating palliative care and symptom relief into paediatrics: a WHO guide for health-care planners, implementers and managers

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
People younger than 20 years comprise 35% of the global population and 40% of the global population of least-developed nations. The number of children - neonates, infants, children, and adolescents up to 19 years of age - who need pediatric palliative care (PPC) each year may be as high as 21 millio ... more
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Use of cryotherapy for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

World Health Organization WHO (2011) C_WHO
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Drug Extravasation Assessment Tool

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (2021) CC
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MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING in Germany

Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss (2017) C1
Available in german, arabic, english, greek, croatian, kurdish, italian, polish, portugüse, russian, spanish, turkish, vietnamese https://www.migration-gesundheit.bund.de/de/gesundheit-und-vorsorge/fraüngesundheit/
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El Capítulo Científico en Cardio-Oncología de la Sociedad Venezolana de Cardiología: Una hoja de ruta para optimizar la supervivencia y el bienestar cardiovascular del paciente oncológico

Dr. Tulio Núñez Medina, et al. Avances Cardiol (2017) C1
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Integrating palliative care and symptom relief into responses to humanitarian emergencies and crises: a WHO guide

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
Humanitarian emergencies and crises (Humanitarian emergencies and crises) are large-scale events that may result in the breakdown of health care systems and society, forced displacement, death, and physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering on a massive scale. Current responses to Human ... more
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Global atlas of palliative care at the end of life

World Palliative Care Alliance; WHO (2020) C_WHO
The second edition of the WHPCA Global Atlas of Palliative Care was launched during World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 10 October. The Atlas is an update of the original WHPCA/WHO Global Atlas of Palliative care at the end of life published in 2014. It is full of useful facts and figures to support ... more
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Standard treatment guidelines oncology India

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India (2020) C1
Accessed Febr. 6, 2020
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Standard treatment guidelines urology (India)

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India (2020) C1
Accessed Febr. 6, 2020
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Recomendaciones para el manjo de pcientes oncologicos durante la pandemia SARS-CoV-2/Covid-19

Ministerio de Salud Pública de Ecuador Ministerio de Salud Pública de Ecuador (2020) CC
Recommendations for the management of oncology patients during the SARS-CoV-2/Covid-19 pandemic
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APCA Atlas of Palliative Care Africa

Rhee, J.Y.; et al. African Palliative Care Association (2020) C_WHO
The APCA Atlas provides the most up-to-date information of palliative care development in nearly all countries in Africa, using indicators derived, rated, and chosen by in-country African experts followed by a thorough Delphi consensus process with a panel of international experts on palliative care ... more
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Atlas of Palliative Care in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Osman, H.; A. Rihan; E. Garralda, et al. BALSAM; ICS; Atlantes (2020) C_WHO
The Atlas of Palliative Care in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is the first systematic attempt to assess the status of resources, activities, and needs of palliative care in the region. It provides a comparative picture of the current state of palliative care in simple and clear graphics, utilisin ... more
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Africa CDC Non Communicable Diseases, Injuries Prevention and Control and Mental Health Promotion Strategy
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African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2022) CC
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) & injuries and mental health conditions constitute a serious impediment to achieving the vision of Agenda 2063 to build an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa driven by its own citizens. Each year, these conditions cause millions of premature deaths and disab ... more
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Neglected suffering

Doherty, Meghan ; Khan, Farzana (2018) C1
The unmet need for palliative care in Cox’s Bazar
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Guidelines for the management of gastroenterological diseases in India

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India (2020) C1
Accessed Febr. 6, 2020
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Kenya National Strategy for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases 2015-2020
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Ministry of Health, Kenya (2015) C1
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COVID-19 severty scoring tool

AFEM African Federation For Emergency Medicine Fédération Africaine de Médecine d'Urgence; Surgisphere AFEM African Federation For Emergency Medicine Fédération Africaine de Médecine d'Urgence; ; Surgisphere (2020) C2
Accessed: 06.04.2020
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Children's Palliative Care in South Africa

international children's palliative care network (icpcn) t (2020) C1
Accessed 1 October 2020
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Patient Navigator - Job Discription

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (2021) CC
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NCD Management: Disaster Risk Management for Health Fact Sheets

World Health Organization (2011)
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Ebola and Indirect Effects on Health Service Function in Sierra Leone

Håkon Angell Bolkan Donald Alpha Bash-Taqi Mohammed Samai Martin Gerdin Johan von Schreeb (2014)
Bolkan HA, Bash-Taqi DA, Samai M, Gerdin M, von Schreeb J. Ebola and Indirect Effects on Health Service Function in Sierra Leone. PLOS Currents Outbreaks. 2014 Dec 19. Edition 1. doi: 10.1371/currents.outbreaks.0307d588df619f9c9447f8ead5b72b2d. Inpatient health services have been severely affecte ... more
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Training Works! What You Need to Know About Managing, Designing, Delivering, and Evaluating Group-Based Training

Jhpiego, Population Leadership Program, IntraHealth International, TRG, Family Health International (2003)
Document on key points needed to design, manage, deliver and evaluate training You can also find a spanish and french version here: http://reprolineplus.org/resources/training-works-what-you-need-know-about-managing-designing-delivering-and-evaluating-group
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100 Care Health Indicators Chart

World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO
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Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health

Robert E. Black, Ramanan Laxminarayan, Marleen Temmerman; et al. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development The World Bank (2016) CC
Disease Control Priorities –3rdEdition, Volume 2. This book focuses on maternal conditions, childhood illness, and malnutrition. Specifically, the chapters address acute illness and undernutrition in children, principally under age 5. It also covers maternal mortality, morbidity, stillbirth, and ... more
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Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders

Vikram Patel, Dan Chisholm, Tarun Dua et al. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development The World Bank (2016) CC
Disease Control Priorities, 3rdEdition: Volume 4. Mental, neurological, and substance use disorders are common, highly disabling, and associated with significant premature mortality. The impact of these disorders on the social and economic well-beingof individuals, families, and societies is large ... more
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Namibia: Nutrition guidelines for prevention and management of non-communicable diet related disease

Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) (2013) C1
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Operational Guidelines Prevention, Screening and Control of Common Non-communicable Diseases: Hypertension, Diabetes, Common Cancers (Oral, Breast, Cervix)

National Health Mission; Ministry of Health & Social Welfare India (2016) C1
Part of Comprehensive Primary Health Care
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Non Communicable Diseases Risk Factors: STEPS Survey Nepal 2013

Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal; Nepal Health Research Council; WHO (2013) C_WHO
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When populism takes over the delivery of health care: Venezuela

Sunil Daryanani (2017) C1
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Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) Country Profiles

World Health Organization (2014) C_WHO
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Discrimination and Violence Against Children With Albinism in Cameroon

The Same Sun (UTSS) (2016) C2
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Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition : Volume 1. Essential Surgery

Debas, Haile T.; Donkor, Peter; Gawande, Atul; et al. (2015) CC
The volume presents data on the surgical burden of disease, disability, congenital anomalies, and trauma, along with health impact and economic analyses of procedures, platforms, and packages to improve care in settings with severe budget limitations. Essential Surgery identifies 44 surgical procedu ... more
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Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Related Disorders. Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition : Volume 5

rabhakaran, Dorairaj; Anand, Shuchi; Gaziano, Thomas A.; et al. World Health Organisation (WHO) (2017) CC
This volume on CVDs, renal, and respiratory disorders has particularly high value. It carries the potential to become the most effective game-changer in global health by helping all countries to combat, contain, and control the biggest killer presently prowling the globe and by enabling us to reach ... more
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Major Infectious Diseases. Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition : Volume 6

Holmes, King K.; Bertozzi, Stefano; Bloom, Barry R.; Jha, Prabhat World Bank (2017) CC
Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective pack ... more
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Injury Prevention and Environmental Health. Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition : Volume 7

Mock, Charles N.; Nugent, Rachel; Kobusingye, Olive; et al. World Bank (2017) CC
The substantial burden of death and disability that results from interpersonal violence, road traffic injuries, unintentional injuries, occupational health risks, air pollution, climate change, and inadequate water and sanitation falls disproportionally on low- and middle-income countries. Injury Pr ... more
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Child and Adolescent Health and Development. Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition : Volume 8

Bundy, Donald A. P.; de Silva, Nilanthi; Horton, Susan, et al. World Bank (2017) CC
Large File: 85 MB!!!. Please download directly from the website link
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CDC in Mozambique (Factsheet)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2013) C1
This factsheet describes the work and activities of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Mozambique as well as its impact in this country.
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Tracking Progress for Breastfeeding Policies and Programmes: Global breastfeeding scorecard 2017

World Health Organization WHO, UNICEF (2018) C_WHO
WHO and UNICEF have established recommendations for breastfeeding practices. Although every mother decides how to feed her child, this decision is strongly influenced by economic, environmental, social and political factors. The Global Breastfeeding Scorecard analyzes indicators on how countries pro ... more
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Rwanda: Non COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Policy

Ministry of Health, Rwanda (2015) C2
This document outlines Rwanda's policy on non-communicable diseases. The overall goal of NCDs Policy is to alleviate the burden of NCDs and their risk factors and protect Rwandan population from premature morbidity and mortality related to NCDs. This policy was developed through a series of consulta ... more
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HTLV-1 Infection and Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma - A Tale of Two Proteins: Tax and HBZ

Chou-Zen Giam; Semmes, Oliver John (2016) CC3
published in: Viruses 2016, 8, 161
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Lutte contre les maladies non transmissibles: la Turquie progresse

Organisation mondiale de la Santé (2012) C_WHO
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National Guidelines in the Management of Retinoblastoma

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (2010) C1
These Guidelines are intended to provide knowledge to the treating ophthalmologists, pediatricians, ocular oncologists, pediatric oncologists, and general physicians to arrive at an early diagnosis of retinoblastoma in the settings of district hospital, in private clinics and hospitals. The guidelin ... more