Posts Tagged ‘un high-level meeting’
Wellness Week and the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs by Numbers and Videos
14 October 2011
The United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) closed on September 20 with a Political Declaration encouraging governments to establish targets for the surveillance of these diseases and their risk factors. 113 Member States of the UN, including 23 heads of state and 11 heads of government, participated. In the Americas, 9 heads of state and 25 Member States attended the meeting, among other ministers, vice ministers and multi-sectorial delegations. At an...
Studies Showing Effects of Gender on NCDs Reviewed by Experts
20 September 2011
Several studies examining the relationship between gender and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were analyzed by international experts on 20 September at a conference taking place at the United Nations (UN) while authorities are involved in the High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention and Control....
In the Fight against NCDs, Wellness Week Kicks Off in New York City on September 16
15 September 2011
Harlem Community along with New York City, NYAM, PAHO and the World Economic Forum to Host Wellness Week – Promoting the Reduction and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) What: Wellness Week Launch When: Friday, September 16, 2011 from Noon to 3 p.m. Where: Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Harlem State Office State Building at 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd....
Dr. Mirta Roses, PAHO/WHO Director, on the UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Wellness Week
2 September 2011
*Originally published on September 1, 2011, this article is also available at Dr. Mirta Roses' blog. UN NCD Summit is a crucial turning point in the world’s awareness and commitment to confronting this epidemic and for achieving health for all. This September, just in two weeks, the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) will first and foremost provide an opportunity for society to gain awareness of the importance of the NCDs and to mobilize and...
Face2Face with NCD Experts I: Dr. Socorro Gross
31 August 2011
In just 19 days, New York City will be flooded with some of the world’s most important people who will be attending the UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) on September 19-20. To answer your questions about NCDs and the high-level meeting, we have interviewed four experts in the field of NCDs for credible information. We hope this information will help you be prepared to improve your quality of life and ensure a bright future for our children. Meet our experts, get...
Ciclo-Via: A Healthy World on Two Wheels
22 August 2011
So, what does riding a bike mean to you? According to John F. Kennedy, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” For Hollywood star Matt Damon and his brother, Kyle, an avid cyclist, bike rides are a cool way to raise awarenss for charities. And scientists will tell you that cycling brings more benefits than risks to your health, and can help create a greener planet. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELa5CHsUepo Ciclovia (Bogotá, Colombia)...
UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs 101: What You Need to Know
17 August 2011
In one month, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly High-Level Meeting (or the “UN Summit” for short) on Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention and Control will take place inNew York City. As time gets closer, you may have many questions in mind regarding this summit, but no worries, we’ve got answers for you. Below you can find a list of responses to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the UN Summit on NCDs. You can also download a detailed version of the FAQs...
3 Types of NCD Risk Factors & Many Ways to Tackle Them
14 August 2011
Wellness Week will focus on raising awareness around the risk factors of killer Non-Communicable Diseases, and what we can do to moderate these risks. A risk factor is any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury. As you may already know, you can become very vulnerable to killer NCDs if you are exposed to any of these four behavioral risk factors: Tobacco use Harmful use of alcohol Unhealthy...
7 Reasons Wellness Week and the UN Summit on NCDs Matter to YOU
9 August 2011
40 days from now, the United Nations (UN) will kick off its high-level summit on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), in New York City, simultaneously with Wellness Week, a series of events and activities that promote healthy living in a healthy environment, will be open to everyone from September 16 to 21, 2011. It will only be the second time ever for all Member States of the UN to have such a high-level meeting on a compelling health issue. The first one was...
