5 days ago · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

<p>Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) killed over 43 million people in 2021, equivalent to three-quarters of all non-pandemic-related deaths globally. About 18 million NCD deaths were among people younger than 70 years of age &ndash; more than all injuries, infections including COVID-19, and maternal and nutritional causes of death combined. 82% of these "premature" deaths occur in low- and ...

4 days ago · Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.

Jun 26, 2023 · Key facts. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women.

Jul 13, 2020 · The HEARTS technical package provides a strategic approach to improving cardiovascular health in countries. It comprises six modules and an implementation guide. This package supports ministries of health to strengthen CVD management in primary health care settings. The practical, step-by-step modules are supported by an overarching technical document that provides a rationale and framework ...

Aug 5, 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.

May 17, 2021 · Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016, a 29 per cent increase since 2000, according to the latest estimates by the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization published in Environment International today. In a first global analysis of the loss of life and health associated with working long hours, WHO and ILO estimate ...

May 10, 2022 · Rules adopted by the World Health Assembly (WHA) regarding the selection of a single cause or condition, from death certificates, for the routine tabulation of mortality statistics are provided to standardize the production of mortality data.

Jan 20, 2020 · Globally, there are 1.1 billion adult smokers, 60% of them want or intend to quit. Much has been written and said about the potential of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes to help tobacco users quit.

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