In this editorial, Caroline Costongs paints a vivid picture of a society overwhelmed by unhealthy food options, making it increasingly difficult for individuals to access healthy food choices. As I persist in my battle against McDonald’s settling near four schools in my village, I retain a keen interest in how fast-food outlets affect our health and surroundings, especially that of young people. It is not only the increasing number
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Nourishing people and planet: the cooperative revolution
Driven by a growing awareness of sustainability and ethical consumption, cooperatives, or ‘coops’, are reshaping the way people… Read More
Health doesn’t start on the plate; it starts at the farmgate
While food is widely recognised as a cornerstone of health, its impact on our wellbeing extends far beyond… Read More
Food culture’s entangled web: understanding the invisible influences on our food habits
What is food culture? How does it impact the way we eat, and in what way does industry… Read More
Behaviour and culture: the pillars of public health and health promotion
Improving public health requires a shift from focusing on individual behaviours to creating environments that support healthier choices…. Read More
Is Europe setting the table for a healthier future for our children?
In recent years, the prevalence of childhood obesity has been steadily rising across Europe, posing a significant threat… Read More
Are we on track to meet SDG 3 to reduce NCDs in Europe?
Caroline Costongs, Director of EuroHealthNet, reviews the latest evidence on whether European countries are on track to reach… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Working conditions, chronic diseases, and inequalities: what the research tells us
Poor employment and poor working conditions contribute substantially to inequalities in chronic diseases across Europe. Dr Courtney McNamara… Read More
Obesity, employment, and discrimination in the workplace
We all know that the rise in obesity across Europe is a significant concern. But did you know… Read More
Workplaces thrive by taking care of their personnel: The CHRODIS PLUS Toolkit for employee health shows how
More than one in four European employees suffer from a long-standing illness or health condition [1], and an… Read More
Good practices in workplace health promotion and how to transfer them to new settings
How can we promote health in the workplace? The Spanish region of Andalusia has been trialling a workplace… Read More