Fact sheet
17 Oct 2018
This document provides policymakers with a list of ‘best buys’ and other recommended interventions to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) based on an update of Appendix 3 of the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013–2020.
Fact sheet
17 Oct 2018
This document provides policymakers with a list of ‘best buys’ and other recommended interventions to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) based on an update of Appendix 3 of the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013–2020.
Fact sheet
17 Oct 2018
This information sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions on the roles of legislation and legal interventions in the region of the Eastern Mediterranean to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases.
Publication
17 Oct 2018
This publication explores the impact of the growing burden of cancer in countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region is evident, and necessitates implementation of suitable and effective cancer control policies.
Publication
04 Mar 2017
OverviewThis publication is based on the list of clinical interventions selected from clinical guidelines on prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, monitoring and end of life care. This publication addresses medical devices for six types of cancer: breast, cervical, colorectal, leukemia, lung and prostate. The first section defines the global increase in cancer cases, the gl...
Fact sheet
18 Jun 2016
This fact sheet presents data from Armenia’s 2016 STEPS survey on noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factors in adults aged 18–69, covering smoking, alcohol, diet, physical activity, overweight/obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol, and salt intake. Highlights: 27.9% currently smoke (mostly men) 34.4% drank alcohol in past 30 days; 5.9% binge drank 76% consumed <5 serving...
Report
18 Jun 2016
This report presents detailed results from the Armenia STEPS Survey 2016, providing statistical breakdowns by sex and age groups (18–69 and 45–69 years). It covers the prevalence of major noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factors in Armenia using standardized WHO STEPS methodology. Included in the results: Smoking and alcohol use prevalence Fruit and vegetable consumption...
Publication
18 Jun 2016
The Armenia STEPS Survey 2016 is the country's first national survey on noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factors, conducted using the WHO STEPwise approach. Covering adults aged 18–69, the survey assessed both behavioral and biological risk factors for NCDs and highlighted gender, age, and urban–rural differences. Key findings include:27.9% current smokers34.4% used alcohol in the last...
Guide
04 Mar 2014
Overview Every year, breast cancer kills more than 500 000 women around the world. In resource–poor settings, a majority of women with breast cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage of disease; their 5-year survival rates are low, ranging from 10–40%. In settings where early detection and basic treatment are available and accessible, the 5-year survival rate for early localized breast cancer...
04 Mar 2013
OverviewThese tools of the WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable Diseases Interventions (WHO PEN) support implementation of very cost effective interventions through an integrated approach.Implementation of WHO PEN is a key component of the objective 4 of the Global Action Plan. These tools will enable early detection and management of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory dise...
