Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs

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HelpAge International

Universal Health Coverage Fit for an Ageing World – Infographic

Fact sheet

30 May 2024

This infographic distills HelpAge International’s strategic framework for reorienting Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to meet the unique needs of older people. It outlines the key barriers older populations face such as availability, accessibility, acceptability, quality, and age-related discrimination and highlights essential components of age-responsive systems, including integrated primary an...

Fact sheetHealth Literacy DevelopmentHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Fact sheet: What is thrombosis?

Fact sheet

24 May 2024

Summary: Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel, which can obstruct blood flow. This condition can occur in both arteries and veins and can lead to serious health complications if not treated promptly. Common types of thrombosis include Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the legs, often leading to Pulmonary Embolism (PE) when clots travel to the lungs. Together,...

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Fact sheet: What is hemostasis?

Fact sheet

24 May 2024

Summary: Hemostasis is the physiological process that stops bleeding, involving a complex interplay of platelets, blood vessels, and coagulation factors to form a blood clot at the site of injury, ultimately maintaining vascular integrity and preventing excessive blood loss. Conditions arising from abnormalities in hemostasis can manifest as either excessive bleeding (hemorrhage) or excessiv...

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Union for International Cancer Control

Tobacco control infographics

Fact sheet

12 May 2024

Download various infographics demonstrating how quitting smoking can have tangible positive effects and other tobacco key facts.

Fact sheetCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesHealth promotion+1

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International Society of Nephrology

The ISN Observatory of CKDu

Database

25 Mar 2024

As part of its commitment to “kidney health for everyone, everywhere,’ and in keeping with the vision statement of ‘ensuring equitable kidney health worldwide,’ the ISN has created an Observatory of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) to facilitate collaboration and information exchange in a field with diverse groups working throughout the world on this critical issue.

DatabaseReportFact sheetMultistakeholder Collaboration

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NCD Alliance, and others

A framework of NGO inside and outside strategies in the commercial determinants of health

Fact sheet

06 Mar 2024

Much is known about the tactics corporate actors use to influence government policy and regulation and to increase their sales and profits. Less is known about how to counter these corporate tactics. This infographic provides an overview of strategies used by NGOs to target government and commercial actors to influence policy and governance for health and health equity.

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International Society of Nephrology

ISN Dialysis Toolkit

Briefs & Fact Sheets

22 Jul 2023

The ISN Dialysis Toolkit, launched in response to the increasing demand for kidney failure treatment in low-resource settings, is a comprehensive resource aligned with the ISN framework endorsed by the WHO in 2021.

Briefs & Fact SheetsReportStrategy documentFact sheetMultistakeholder Collaboration

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World Health Organization

5 ways to keep your asthma under control

Fact sheet

15 Jun 2023

Asthma is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases, affecting an estimated 262 million people in 2019, and causing nearly half a million deaths every year. Although asthma cannot be cured, people with asthma can enjoy a normal life if correctly diagnosed and treated. Inhalers (both bronchodilators and steroids) are considered essential medicines in the WHO package of essential noncommuni...

Fact sheetChronic Respiratory Diseases

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World Health Organization

Implementation roadmap 2023–2030 for the Global action plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013–2030

Strategy document

16 Feb 2023

The roadmap is to be developed in response to the Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013–2030 and the recommendations of the mid-term evaluation of the global action plan.&nbsp;

Strategy documentFact sheetMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder Collaboration

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World Health Organization

Commercial determinants of health

Fact sheet

08 Nov 2021

Commercial determinants of health are the conditions, actions and omissions by corporate actors that affect health. Commercial determinants arise in the context of the provision of goods or services for payment and include commercial activities, as well as the environment in which commerce takes place. They can have beneficial or detrimental impacts on health. Click&nbsp;Access for more.

Fact sheetSocial determinants of health

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VicHealth

Mental health and wellbeing support in sport: Tips for selecting a provider

Fact sheet

24 Apr 2021

This summary provides recommendations to help sporting clubs, leagues and associations to select a provider offering safe and effective programs. Click&nbsp;Access, for more info.

Fact sheetMental Health and Neurological ConditionsPhysical inactivityUnhealthy diets

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World Health Organization

Palliative Care

Fact sheet

20 Aug 2020

Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It prevents and relieves suffering through the early identification, correct assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, whether physical, psychosocial or spiritual.

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