World Health Organization (WHO)
Science in 5: COPD
Briefs & Fact Sheets
27 Nov 2024
COPD is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, yet many people are unaware of this important condition. Watch this Science in 5 to learn more about...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
27 Nov 2024
COPD is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, yet many people are unaware of this important condition. Watch this Science in 5 to learn more about...
Report
05 Nov 2024
By 2030, 1.4 billion people will be aged 60 and over. Yet the majority of health and care systems worldwide remain unprepared for populatio...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
05 Nov 2024
Older people are the age group most...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
20 Aug 2024
A 5-minute conversation on asthma - what are the symptoms, what makes it worse, and how can we treat it? ...
04 Jul 2024
WHO Summary of policy tools and resources to address health impacts of air pollution: WHO has a number of tools to support countries and cities understand th...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
30 Jun 2024
A video portraying the how the tobacco industry is using digital platforms to market their products to the youth....
Briefs & Fact Sheets
06 Jun 2024
An infographic that showcase the impact of the tobacco industry on the environment and health....
Publication
30 Apr 2024
This document provides an updated list of “best buys” and other recommended interventions to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). It is based on Appe...
Report
24 Apr 2024
The second World Heart Report aims to equip policymakers and advocates worldwide with a consolidated analysis of the links between air pollution and cardiova...
Database
20 Apr 2024
Visit the FIP microsite on NCDs to access all FIP Programme on NCDs publications, event recordings and other resources and tools. ...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
07 Mar 2024
Key facts Around 2.3 billion people worldwide (around a third of the global population) cook using open fires or ineffic...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
07 Mar 2024
Key facts Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 milli...