By Caroline Costongs, EuroHealthNet Director Working together to tackle health inequalities in Europe is more important than ever before. Inequality and the socioeconomic divide is on the rise, as we can …
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Good health now, but problems in store for the future? How the accumulation of health and social issues will affect the future health of vulnerable groups.
The general state of public health in the Netherlands appears to be good. The average lifespan is increasing steadily, and most people feel healthy and not restricted by activity limitations. …
What is the European Semester and how can it help health bodies?
The European semester is the EU’s annual cycle of economic and social policy coordination. It affects healthcare, early childhood education, unemployment, and social transfer and pension systems.  The semester is …
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SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) Project
A successful project to reduce the risk of sexual exploitation of young people uncovered a troubling problem: many young people with learning disabilities or autism were not receiving sex education, …
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Identifying similar health-related behaviour and attitudes in school children – the Hungarian experience
In recent years, the improvements in the health of Hungarians has not matched the socioeconomic development of the country. Â Several unhealthy behaviours are widespread in the Hungarian population, so changes …
Exploring the links between employment and health promotion within the German Prevention Act
Unemployment – and especially long-term unemployment – restrains the ability to plan for the future. This can cause psychological and social burdens, which are connected to anxiety, stress and psychological …
Using the European Structural and Investment Funds to Improve Health
The European Structural and Investment Funds support investments in national, regional, and local projects that contribute to job creation and a sustainable European economy. In this article, we look at …
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Improving health, environmental sustainability and equity at the local level through a focus on food systems
INHERIT is a research initiative coordinated by EuroHealthNet that aims to identify policies and practices that simultaneously improve health, reduce inequalities and contribute to environmental sustainability – and which are …
How to transfer good practices in integrated care internationally: From self-assessment to knowledge transfer and improvement in care
The challenge of an ageing population is faced by many regions and countries in Europe, and integrated care is a recognised solution to it. Increasing the readiness and capacity of …
Tackling undernutrition with a new food and nutrition label for care- and nursing homes
In Belgium, 14% of residents aged 70 years and older in care- and nursing homes are in a state of undernutrition, while a further 49% are at risk[1]. In Wallonia, …
Comment un nouveau label nutritionnel pour les maisons de repos et de soins commence à faire partie de la lutte contre la dénutrition
En Belgique, 14% de résidents de 70 ans et plus en maisons de repos et maisons de repos et de soins sont en état de dénutrition et 49% sont à …
Verzahnung von Arbeits- und Gesundheitsförderung im Rahmen des deutschen Präventionsgesetzes
Arbeitslosigkeit – und insbesondere Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit – schränken die Möglichkeit, eine Zukunft zu planen, ein. Dies führt zu psychischen und sozialen Belastungen, die verbunden sind mit Ängsten, Stress und auch psychischen …