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World Health Organization

Q&A on COVID-19 and breastfeeding

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04 May 2020

A Q&amp;A page on COVID-19 and breastfeeding. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Fact sheetCommunicable diseasesMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

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World Health Organization

Alcohol and COVID-19: what you need to know

Fact sheet

22 Apr 2020

Facing the COVID-19 (new coronavirus disease) pandemic, the countries of the world must take decisive action to stop the spread of the virus. In these critical circumstances, it is essential that everyone is informed about other health risks and hazards so that they can stay safe and healthy.

Fact sheetCommunicable diseasesHarmful use of alcohol

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World Health Organization

Information Note on COVID-19 and NCDs

Fact sheet

23 Mar 2020

WHO Information Note on COVID-19 and NCDs.&nbsp;The note will be updated periodically as more data becomes available.

Fact sheetCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMental Health and Neurological Conditions+6
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World Health Organization (WHO)

Health taxes: a primer

Fact sheet

18 Nov 2019

Health taxes: a primer summarizes the evidence on the health and economic impact of health taxes (those imposed on products with a negative public health impact like tobacco, alcohol, sugar-sweetened beverages and fossil fuels). These taxes result in healthier populations and generate revenues for the budget even in the presence of illicit trade/evasion.&nbsp;

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseaseDiabetesCancerChronic Respiratory Diseases+3

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Know More About Thrombosis

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29 May 2019

1 in 4 deaths globally are related to thrombosis. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel. The vessel may be any vein or artery as for example, in a deep vein thrombosis (venous) or a coronary artery (arterial). The clot itself is termed a thrombus. When a clot forms in a leg or arm vein, it is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). If the clot moves to the lungs, it is called...

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Global Hearts Initiative

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17 May 2019

To support governments in strengthening the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), in 2016 WHO and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) launched the Global Hearts Initiative. The Initiative comprises five technical packages which provide a set of high-impact, evidence-based interventions that, when used together, will have a major impact on im...

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseaseHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingPrimary health carePhysical inactivity+2

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World Heart Federation (WHF)

Different heart diseases

Fact sheet

08 Apr 2019

This fact sheet gives an overview of the different heart diseases and the distribution of different cardiovascular disease types in males and females.

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseaseHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityUnhealthy diets+1

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Know Thrombosis General Infographic

Fact sheet

03 Apr 2019

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition in which a blood clot forms most often in the deep veins of the leg, groin or arm (known as deep vein thrombosis, DVT) and travels in the circulation, lodging in the lungs (known as pulmonary embolism, PE). Together, DVT and PE are known as VTE - a dangerous, potentially deadly medical condition. For a detailed review, download the infographic.

Fact sheetCardiovascular Disease
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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)

World Thrombosis Day Infographic - Atrial Fibrillation

Fact sheet

03 Apr 2019

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. Because the heart beats and contracts irregularly, blood flow may slow or pool and cause the formation of a clot. A blood clot that forms as a result of AFib is an example of arterial thromboembolism. If that clot breaks free, it can lodge in an artery, travel to the brain and result in a stroke. Download this infog...

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseasePhysical inactivity
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Louise Bannon, International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)

World Thrombosis Day General Infographic

Fact sheet

03 Apr 2019

Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel. The vessel may be any vein or artery as for example, in a deep vein thrombosis (venous) or a coronary artery (arterial). The clot itself is termed a thrombus. Once formed, a clot can slow or block normal blood flow, and even break loose and travel to an organ. A clot that travels to the circulation is called an embolism. Thrombosis is...

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseasePhysical inactivity
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Public Health Institute (PHI)

Act on Climate: California communities addressing climate change and health

Fact sheet

18 Feb 2019

This report provides a series of case studies from communities across the state, demonstrating how local communities can incorporate climate change impacts and solutions into public health and strategies.

Fact sheetEnvironment, climate change and healthUnhealthy diets

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Fact Sheet: Palliative Care

Fact sheet

15 Feb 2019

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.

Fact sheetCancer

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