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Recent Publications
Suicide Mortality in the Americas
This 5-yearly report provides extensive country and regional data on suicide in the Americas disaggregated by age, sex, and methods used. It also includes an analysis of risk factors and links to country mortality rates.
Measles and Rubella Elimination
Measles and rubella re-emerged in the Americas in 2019 after previously being eliminated. This report guides Member States on the procedures for re-verifying disease elimination to reclaim their measles and rubella-free status.
Health Risks Resulting from Heatwaves
Worldwide increases in the duration and intensity of heatwaves have made heat-health risks a priority. How should Member States prepare for, and respond to, these new risks?
Gender Analysis of COVID-19 in the Americas
Gender is an important determinant of health. This report examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by sex, with the aim of generating a body of knowledge to inform policy design.
Salt/Sodium Reduction Policies
This publication provides high-level information about salt/sodium reduction initiatives in the Region of the Americas, mapping existing country policies and identifying gaps, with reference to WHO’s “Best Buys” recommendations.
Technical Tools to Support Digital Transformation
The Digital Transformation Toolkit Series consists of 10 technical tools that each focus on a different aspect of health information systems. The goal is to promote universal health through reliable strategic information.
Key Publications
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Technical and Scientific Products
17 Mar 2022
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide. Adapted Version for the Caribbean
15 Mar 2022
Mapping dietary salt/sodium reduction policies and initiatives in the Region of the Americas
