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Health Inequalities and the social determinants of health: …

The determinants of health shape the conditions in which we are born, grow, live, work, and age, and explain the unfair, systematic, and avoidable differences in health between groups of people: health inequalities.The social determinants of health include income security, social protection, education, food security, housing, early childhood development, social inclusion and non-discrimination

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What are 'food environments'

WebFood environments are a combination of the ‘spaces’ in which people make decisions about food, and the foods and drinks that are made available, accessible, …

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Transforming the health and social equity landscape

WebOn July 13th, the WHO Regional Office for Europe published a report titled "Transforming the health and social equity landscape: Promoting just and inclusive …

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Diabetes – a marker of health inequities

WebGuest Article by Maxence Prizzi – Junior Policy and Advocacy Advisor & Sabine Dupont – Director, Strategy and Policy, International Diabetes Federation Europe …

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Diet and Food Systems for Health, Climate and Planet

Web3 | Diet and Food Systems for Health, Climate and Planet It is predicted that average yields of staple crops such as wheat and maize are to fall by 1–2% per decade. In some low …

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Health inequalities: a public health challenge for …

WebIn 2009 the European Commission issued a communication on “Solidarity in health” addressing health disparities unequally affecting the most vulnerable members …

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Health Systems and Economy

WebHealth is of crucial importance to the well-being of the economy. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has predicted that, if no additional …

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Global Health Threats and Opportunities: Insights from …

WebThe European Public Health Alliance has received funding under an operating grant from the European Union’s EU4Health Programme (2021-2027). The …

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The European Health Data Space: an opportunity for the public

WebOn May 3rd, 2021, the European Commission published a public consultation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) which will remain open until July 26. As a policy …

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Tackling the structural inequalities at the heart of poor mental health

WebThe right to health and access to healthcare is a basic human right; nevertheless, COVID-19 has laid bare the existing inequalities. Without urgent action …

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The growing field of digital epidemiology: importance and

WebThe European Public Health Alliance has received funding under an operating grant from the European Union’s EU4Health Programme (2021-2027). The …

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Planetary Health and Climate Justice:

WebToday, approximately 3.3–3.6 billion people live in contexts that are highly vulnerable to climate change. The rising concentration of greenhouse gases in the …

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Coronavirus threat greater for polluted cities

WebAir pollution is the biggest environmental health risk in Europe, with the problem greatest in cities, according to the EEA. Particulate matter (PM), nitrogen …

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Health costs of air pollution in European cities and the linkage …

Web5 190272 - Health costs of air pollution in European cities and the linkage with transport – October 2020 Executive Summary This study investigates the health-related social costs …

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Strengthening Public Health Across the European Union

Web5 Prioritising Health Health needs to be the priority of the next European Parliament mandate and the next European Commission work programme: • A high level of …

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