Social Determinants of Health
We work to address the social, physical and economic conditions that impact upon health, by compiling and disseminating evidence on what works to address these determinants, building capacity and advocating for more action.
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Social determinants of health – broadly defined as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, and people’s access to...
13 December 2023
Global status report on road safety 2023
The Global status report on road safety 2023 shows that the number of annual road traffic deaths has fallen slightly to 1.19 million. The report shows...
The purpose of this report is to: assess the extent of progress made in the first phase of implementation of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, ...
22 November 2023
Progress report on the United Nations decade of healthy ageing, 2021-2023: executive summary
The purpose of this report is to: assess the extent of progress made in the first phase of implementation of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, from 2021...
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23 November 2023
Speed management: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners, 2nd edition
Managing speed is key to improving road safety. The speed at which a vehicle travels influences the risk of a crash, the severity of the injuries received...
This guidance is meant to help inspire and plan activities and events, to mark “World Drowning Prevention Day”, on 25 July. It provides background...
This slide deck and presentation supports the WHO publication National programmes for age-friendly cities and communities: a guide by providing a...
This document summarizes the key steps to consider while creating or strengthening a national programme for age-friendly cities and communities (AFCC)....