Spring / Summer 2016
In our field of promoting health, well-being and equity, I have seen many excellent and comprehensive strategies in various European states and regions. These strategies, however, should have led to much …
Continue reading “Editorial by Caroline Costongs – EuroHealthNet’s Managing Director”
By Gudrun Braunegger-Kallinger Prevention and health promotion are the central concerns of Fonds Gesundes Österreich (FGOe). Our work is guided by the holistic concept of health applied by the WHO. …
Continue reading “How policy and societal actors develop health targets – A success story”
The health system in Scotland is considered one of the best in Europe, but the country nevertheless has among the lowest life-expectancy figures in the EU. There is also evidence …
Previously known as CRP Santé, the Luxembourg Institute of Health was relaunched under this name in January 2015. A breath of fresh air swept across the Institute under the impetus …
Continue reading “Why research helps to improve the quality of life of citizens in Luxembourg”
By Dr Djoeke van Dale The Dutch Centre for Healthy Living (CGL) is part of the National Institute of Public Health and Environment (RIVM) and is supported by the Ministry …
Continue reading “Can a web portal contribute to the health of all Dutch citizens?”
We live in a fast moving world where productivity and efficiency are of great importance. While we reap many benefits from technical achievements and economic growth, we have started to …
Continue reading “Health equity at heart of the sustainable development agenda”
By Ingrid Stegeman Slovenia has one of the highest life-expectancies in the EU. The population is ageing at a rapid rate: In 1995, 12.5% of the population was older than …
Continue reading “How Slovenia advanced active and healthy ageing via EU processes and funding”
Chronic diseases are the most prevalent illnesses in Europe to date and affect about 4 out of 5 European citizens above 65 years. They account for 86% of the annual …
By Anna Gallinat Can we define alcohol drinking guidelines in Europe? Europe is diverse. As is our alcohol drinking culture. While everyone agrees that the harmful use of alcohol is …