The State of Health in the EU 2021 Report is out, published by the European Commission jointly with the OECD and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. It …
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COP26: a win or a loss for public health?
What happened at COP26, and what does the Glasgow Climate Pact mean for public health? Where will public health sit in future climate change negotiations? Welcome to the COP “I …
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Why culture is a resource for health, and Italy is at the forefront of developments
Arts and culture can help us recover from the collective trauma of the pandemic. How can we gain a deeper understanding of the links between health, culture, and the social …
The Welsh Health Equity Status Report initiative: Lessons on COVID-19 impact on inequities
The WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) on Investment for Health and Well-being developes and applies intelligence on how to invest to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce inequalities. With Public Health …
Patients and the public need to engage more with health data: we need education, education, education!
There is a massive opportunity to improve healthcare systems, to empower patients to maximise their health outcomes, and to accelerate research through better use of health data, argues Professor Dipak …
Gesundheit inklusiv: Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung für Mitarbeiter mit Beeinträchtigungen
Die Lebens- und Arbeitssituation für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen weisen zwar spezifische Rahmenbedingungen der gesundheitlichen Ungleichheit auf, sind jedoch häufig von Aktivitäten und Methoden der Betrieblichen Gesundheitsförderung exkludiert. Ein innovatives BGF-Projekt …
Workplace health promotion for employees with disabilities: introducing ‘Health Inclusive’
The living and working conditions of people with disabilities are linked to health inequalities, but the same people are often excluded from activities and methods of workplace health promotion. An …
The role of the voluntary and community sector in addressing health inequity in Wales
Emerging Drivers of Vulnerability to Health Inequity in the Context of COVID-19: Perspectives and response from the Voluntary and Community Sector in Wales A new report, funded by Public Health …
Beyond COVID-19, can the world address the challenges of childhood infectious diseases and inequalities?
Despite massive progresses in the last decades, infectious diseases remain a major threat to young children’s life and health in low- and middle-income countries. This burden affects children unequally, with …
Oral health and public health: the effects and costs of Periodontitis
Periodontitis, a gum condition related to plaque, is one of the world’s most prevalent health conditions – although lower income groups suffer the most. It affects the whole body, and …
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