The Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso Foundation was established in 1951 by Mr Manuel and Mrs Maud Queiroz Pereira ‘…to be an institution of preventive and educational assistance dedicated to …
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What are the effects of different interventions for children and care-givers at pre- and postnatal periods? How do they support health equity? For good physical, social, and emotional development, children …
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Mental health is important at every stage of life, however, mental health problems at a young age can have serious implications for both present and future health. The Youth Aware …
Quali sono gli effetti degli interventi per bambini e chi si prende cura di loro nei periodi pre e postnatale? In che modo supportano l’equità della salute? Per un buon …
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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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
ProMIS, established in 2015 is helping Italian regions and actors to collaborate. It provides support in accessing European funds, promotes international research in public health, and facilitates the sharing of …
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Since March 2017, the Municipality of Riga has been implementing a project to reduce health inequalities and improve access to health promotion and disease prevention services for all residents of …
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