En 2005, las enfermedades no transmisibles representaron el 60% de todas las defunciones previstas en todo el mundo, es decir, se calcula que 35 millones de personas fallecieron a consecuencia de enfermedades no transmisibles.

This document sets out an approach to measure the implementation of the WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health (DPAS) at country level and proposes a framework and indicators for this purpose.

Physical inactivity is now identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Physical inactivity levels are rising in many countries with major implications for the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the general health of the population worldwide.

This document introduces health promotion strategies through a Health-Promoting School to improve the health, education and development of children, families and community members.

The reason for promoting health through schools are clear. with more children than ever receiving a formal education, schools are an efficient way to reach school-age youth and their families in an organised way, and to ensure the individual growth essential for national development.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Forum and Technical Meeting on Population-based Prevention Strategies for Childhood Obesity was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 15 to 17 December 2009.