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Thumbnail of the first part of the fact sheet "How to prevent violence against health workers in the Region of the Americas"
Preventing violence against health workers in the Region of the Americas
Fact sheets
Scaling integrated cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic care through primary health care in the Americas: a health policy analysis of HEARTS 2.0 implementation levers and architecture
Scaling integrated cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic care through primary health care in the Americas: a health policy analysis of HEARTS 2.0 implementation levers and architecture
Technical and scientific products, Other publications
people together standing in front of a building
Brochure: Steps for the development and implementation of operational plans in countries - Better Care for NCDs Initiative
Brochures
cover of Seven strategies to prevent drowning: technical package for policy-makers
Seven strategies to prevent drowning: technical package for policy-makers
Technical and scientific products, Other publications
thumbnail of the paper The burden of noncommunicable and injury-related nervous system disorders in the Americas, 1990–2023: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
The burden of noncommunicable and injury-related nervous system disorders in the Americas, 1990–2023: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Technical and scientific products, Statistical data
Cover of the publication Risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia: WHO guidelines: web annex M: evidence profile and evidence-to-decision table for management of sleep, 2nd ed.
Risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia: WHO guidelines: web annex M: evidence profile and evidence-to-decision table for management of sleep, 2nd ed.
Guidelines
Cover of Global status report on cancer 2026: the future we choose together, showing silouhettes of men, women and children in soft purple and pink colors
Global status report on cancer 2026: the future we choose together
Technical reports
Portada de la publicación Lineamientos regionales sobre políticas de alimentación saludable y actividad física en entornos escolares, con la foto de una niña sonriente, con camiseta amarilla sentada ante un plato de comida
Regional guidance on healthy eating and physical activity policies in school settings
Other publications
Cover page of a PAHO/WHO publication titled “The design of effective front-of-package warning labels to protect public health from unhealthy food products,” with a blue headline, a yellow header accent, and introductory text on noncommunicable diseases and dietary changes in the Americas.
The design of effective front-of-package warning labels to protect public health from unhealthy food products: Evidence, policy principles, and design specifications to support the adoption and implementation of effective front-of-package warning labeling
Technical and scientific products, Other publications
cover of Best practices for front-of-package food labeling in the Region of the Americas
Best practices for front-of-package food labeling in the Region of the Americas
Other publications
Episode 28 - Gambling and video game addiction
Let's Talk About Health - Ep. 28 - Gambling and video game addiction
Communication Materials
Suicide mortality among adolescents and young adults aged 10–24 years in the Americas, 2000–2021: an analysis using the WHO Global Health Estimates
Suicide mortality among adolescents and young adults aged 10–24 years in the Americas, 2000–2021: an analysis using the WHO Global Health Estimates
Statistical data
blue and white infographic
Global Report on Drowning 2014 infographic
Other publications
a boy running on water
Hidden depths: the global investment case for drowning prevention
Other publications
How civil society organizations can support people living with noncommunicable diseases during natural disasters
How civil society organizations can support people living with noncommunicable diseases during natural disasters
Brochures
Natural disasters and persons with anxiety and depression
Natural disasters and persons with anxiety and depression
Brochures
Natural disasters and persons with cancer
Natural disasters and persons with cancer
Brochures
Natural disasters and children with asthma
Natural disasters and children with asthma
Brochures
Natural disasters and persons with hypertension
Natural disasters and persons with hypertension
Brochures
Natural disasters and persons with diabetes Type 1
Natural disasters and persons with diabetes Type 1
Brochures
Natural disasters and persons with diabetes Type 2
Natural disasters and persons with diabetes Type 2
Brochures