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Multilateral Consortium Debates How to Reduce Dietary Salt
Washington, D.C., 28 August 2021 (PAHO) - A new consortium of organizations concerned about the health effects of excess consumption of dietary salt is meeting at PAHO headquarters on Aug 28 and 29 as part of a series of activities organized under the Pan American Forum for Action on Non-communicable Diseases (PAFNCDs). Members of the consortium…
Partnerships are Critical for an Effective Cancer Prevention and Control, Dr. Andrus Says
Partnerships are Critical for an Effective Cancer Prevention and Control, Dr. Andrus Says Partnerships on many levels are…
Tropical Storm Isaac
Tropical Storm Isaac Isaac has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Rains have decreased in intensity and frequency in the Dominican…
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Applied to Disability Prevalence Studies in the Americas
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Applied to Disability Prevalence Studies in the Americas…
The PAHO Knowledge Center in Public Health and Disasters already available on line
The PAHO Knowledge Center in Public Health and Disasters already available on line In the last few years the availability…
Use of Oral Vaccine can Complement Cholera Elimination Efforts on the Island of Hispaniola, Experts Say
Use of Oral Vaccine can Complement Cholera Elimination Efforts on the Island of Hispaniola, Experts Say Elimination of cholera…
WHO Welcomes Landmark Decision from Australia's High Court on Tobacco Plain Packaging Act
WHO Welcomes Landmark Decision from Australia's High Court on Tobacco Plain Packaging ActThe World Health Organization strongly welcomes the…
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World Humanitarian Day-A Date to Recognize the Dedication of Humanitarian Workers
Washington, DC, 15 August 2012 (PAhO/WHO) - World Humanitarian Day, celebrated every year on August 19, honors the workers whose purpose in life is to help millions of people affected by natural disasters or armed conflicts around the world, particularly the most vulnerable populations.In this context, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/…
Effectiveness of Electronic Screening and Brief Interventions for Reducing Excessive Alcohol Consumption
Effectiveness of Electronic Screening and Brief Interventions for Reducing Excessive Alcohol Consumption A seminar on screening and brief…
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