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- Cardiovascular diseases - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17 9 million lives each year CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions More than four out of five CVD deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes, and one third of these deaths
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global outbreak of coronavirus – an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Cases of novel coronavirus (nCoV) were first detected in China in December 2019, with the virus spreading rapidly to other countries across the world This led WHO to declare a Public Health Emergency of
- Medication Without Harm: Real-life stories
A campaign by Martha’s parents led to years of investigations After six years, the coroner’s office confirmed that Martha had died from an adverse drug reaction, and that she should not have been prescribed lithium because of her heart defect A number of recommendations aimed at improving patient safety were made
- Medication Without Harm: Real-life stories
A coroner’s investigation later confirmed that Martha had died of an adverse drug reaction, and that the heart defect, had it been communicated, would have been reason not to prescribe lithium Poor communication among doctors and between doctors and patients is a common cause of medication errors
- Coronavirus - World Health Organization (WHO)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe These particles range from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols It is important to practice respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-isolate until you recover if
- World health statistics 2025
The World health statistics report is the annual compilation of health and health-related indicators, which has been published by the World Health Organization since 2005 The 2025 edition consolidates data for health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals It assesses progress towards the globally agreed targets, describes key challenges for the years ahead and includes
- World mental health today: latest data
Mental health needs are high, but responses are insufficient and inadequate This report provides an update of mental health epidemiology, economic consequences and gaps in public mental health, drawing on the latest evidence
- Obesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)
Obesity and overweight fact sheet from WHO providing key facts and information on causes, health consequences, double burden of disease, prevention, WHO response
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