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
16 Oct 2024
The report, “Changing the Game: Strengthening Health and Well-Being through Sport Events,” comprehensively documents the outcomes and impact of this ambitious project. Through efforts in communication and advocacy, initiatives to promote physical activity and better nutrition, and enhanced health security measures—including risk assessments and preparedness strategies—the project has demon...
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 the health risks of air pollution in their local context, map and evaluate policy and programmatic options for air quality management, as well as monitor progress towards clean air.
Briefs & Fact Sheets
06 Jun 2024
An infographic that showcase the impact of the tobacco industry on the environment and health.
Briefs & Fact Sheets
30 May 2024
A video showcasing the duplicity of the tobacco industry—highlighting how its pledges to advance the Sustainable Development Goals starkly contrast with the harm its products cause to progress.
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 cardiovascular disease. The goal is to identify concrete actions that can mitigate the harmful effects of air pollution—not only on cardiovascular health, but on overall health as well.
Declaration
09 Oct 2023
This NCD Civil Society Response in Support of the 2023 Bridgetown Declaration provides key messages and follow-up recommendations by the Healthy Caribbean Coalition and the NCD Alliance. It represents civil society’s ongoing contribution to the development of the Bridgetown Declaration and accompanying Annexes, which were adopted at the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Mi...
Article
03 Mar 2023
This editorial examines the impacts of climate change on epilepsy and brain health, drawing on testimonies from the ILAE Epilepsy Climate Change Commission. It highlights how climate-driven health risks intersect with epilepsy care and calls for coordinated action across health, policy, and environmental sectors.
01 Jan 2023
This publication concentrates on unpublished accounts of what Eastern Mediterranean Region countries have done to address noncommunicable diseases and mental health issues, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is not to give a complete picture of each country’s overall strategy, but to share knowledge and experience with other countries around the world as we confront the global...
Report
15 Nov 2022
Cities in Africa are growing fast: over 65% of the population will live in urban areas by 2060. This rapid urbanisation is drastically increasing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Air pollution is already Africa’s second biggest cause of death, after HIV/AIDS. So how can African cities catalyse growth that is fast, fair and sustainable? This report looks at the potential benefits of...
Guide
04 Jul 2022
This WHO-led compendium collates guidance from WHO and other UN agencies on policies, interventions, capacity-building, and awareness for improving the health impacts of environmental issues.
