Publication
06 Feb 2025
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission introduces a groundbreaking redefinition of obesity, distinguishing between clinical obesity (a chronic disease) and preclinical obesity (a risk factor). This new approach moves beyond BMI, paving the way for more precise diagnosis, treatment, and global health policy updates.
Briefs & Fact Sheets
30 Jan 2025
A guide to creating evidence-based communication plans in support of tobacco control.
Report
27 Jan 2025
In May 2025, during the 78th World Health Assembly, WHO Member States adopted the Road map for an enhanced global response to the adverse health effects of air pollution (2025–2030). This strategic framework aims to reduce mortality from anthropogenic air pollution by 50% by 2040, emphasizing immediate action and integration into national policies by 2030. The roadmap supports the commitment to...
Publication
24 Jan 2025
Addressing comorbidities and risk factors for tuberculosis (TB) is a crucial component of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s End TB Strategy. This WHO operational handbook on tuberculosis. Module 6: tuberculosis and comorbidities aims to support countries in scaling up people-centred care, based on the latest WHO recommendations on TB and key comorbidities, and drawing upon additional evi...
Database
23 Jan 2025
ASH hosts regular educational webinars for public health advocates to learn from each other and strengthen our tobacco control work.One Webinar Attendee said:“You’re doing wonderful work and everyone truly does benefit from the training opportunities ASH provides, so thank you so much for all that you do and continue doing! I truly hope one day we can have a smoke-free CA, and eventu...
21 Jan 2025
Hundreds of millions with NCDs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are dying prematurely or suffering life threatening complications because they cannot access affordable and essential NCD medicines and technologies. Many of these lifesaving medicines are proven to work and cost just cents to produce. We have the medicines and technologies to save lives, but international funding is not av...
Article
01 Jan 2025
The report assesses global palliative care using 14 WHO indicators to identify health system strengths and weaknesses at the country level. Pilot projects in Benin, Morocco, and Uruguay and a’Do-it-yourself’ approach offer valuable insights and applicable lessons for global palliative care development that can be replicated in other countries.
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 the symptoms, causes, and treatments available.
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 population ageing and associated rises in rates non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and disabilities. This is particularly true in low- and middle-income countries where the majority of older people live. Today, millions of older people in these co...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
05 Nov 2024
Older people are the age group most at risk from NCDs, yet all too often they are left behind in policy and practice. HelpAge's 14-page briefing, accompanied by a two-page overview with key messages, considers the intersection of older age with NCDs and disability, and their importance for health systems and societies alike. It outlines the unique challenges facing older people livin...
Publication
25 Oct 2024
The purpose of this report is in response to a request from the Seventh session of the Conference of Parties (COP7) to review the relationship between gender and tobacco, and provide evidence for gender-responsive tobacco control. Globally more men than women use tobacco, and sex-disaggregated data on the burden of morbidity associated with tobacco use shows a significantly (three times) higher bu...
Database
07 Oct 2024
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is joined by ASH Canada, the Coalition for Americas’ Health (CLAS), and the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC) in reporting to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on tobacco companies’ human rights violations.For the 89th session of CEDAW running October 7 – 24, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland, ASH,...
