Communicable Diseases - PAHO WHO | Pan American Health Organization Communicable diseases disproportionally impact resource-constrained communities and are linked to a complex range of overlapping determinants of health These include availability of safe drinking water and basic sanitation, housing conditions, climate change risks, gender inequity, sociocultural factors, and poverty, among others
Noncommunicable Diseases - PAHO WHO | Pan American Health Organization Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the number one cause of death and disability in the world The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that are not mainly caused by an acute infection, result in long-term health consequences and often create a need for long-term treatment and care These conditions include cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic lung illnesses
Documents - PAHO WHO | Pan American Health Organization Communicable Disease Prevention, Control, and Elimination; Comprehensive Immunization; Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health; Innovation, Access to Medicines and Health Technologies; Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity; Health Emergencies; Health Systems and Services; Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health
Communicable Disease Prevention, Control, and Elimination About Us Communicable Disease Prevention, Control, and Elimination promotes, coordinates, and implements technical cooperation activities directed toward the surveillance, prevention, control, elimination and or reduction of communicable diseases, zoonoses that are technically sound and appropriate for the political and sociocultural context in which they are implemented
Diseases Elimination Initiative - PAHO WHO | Pan American Health . . . Take action to end the suffering and harm caused by communicable diseases, ensuring health thrives and communities flourish In 2019, Pan American Health Organization Member States approved the Disease Elimination Initiative: A Policy for an Integrated Sustainable Approach to Communicable Diseases in the Americas committing to eliminating more
Noncommunicable diseases in children, adolescents, and young adults - A . . . The Policy on Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults (DC60 7) (), submitted to the 60th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), recognized the need to strengthen the availability of data and evidence on the health status of children, adolescents, and youth with regard to NCDs and their risk factors to inform
Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) Explore the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) initiatives and strategies for addressing Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health in the Americas Learn about the impact of NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and respiratory conditions, as well as the growing burden of mental health disorders PAHO works with governments and communities to promote
Neglected, Tropical and Vector Borne Diseases - PAHO Promote and coordinate research directed at obtaining information on the status and trends of relevant diseases and their determinants throughout the Region Assign priority to support operational research to evaluate products, strategies, and procedures for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control of communicable diseases
Sexually Transmitted Infections - PAHO There are more than 30 different bacteria, viruses and parasites known to be transmitted through sexual contact Based on WHO latest estimates, approximately 38 million sexually active people aged 15-49 in the Americas have an easily curable STI (Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and or trichomoniasis)
Regional Data Portal: PAHOs Initiative to Eliminate Communicable . . . Data on 29 key indicators: Covering actions essential for eliminating communicable diseases Interactive visualizations: Dynamic charts, tables, and maps with customizable filters by subregion, country, year, and line of action Detailed indicator information: Clear descriptions and user-friendly navigation tips Access the Dashboard