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Political declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases

Political declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases To read the Declaration, click here

Summary of the UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases

Overview of Events During the UN Summit on Noncommunicable Diseases

Caribbean Leaders Praised for Early Action on Noncommunicable Diseases

Interventions of the Heads of State of the Americas at the UN High-level Meeting on NCDs

UN General Assembly announces historic commitment to fight noncommunicable diseases

Nutrition and an Active Life: From Knowledge to Action

Nutrition and an Active Life: From Knowledge to Action
This publication, written by leading international public health professionals, highlights 13 case studies on a variety of topics including control of vitamin A deficiency, folic acid fortification of bread, control of iodine deficiency disorders, and the contribution of research to infant breast-feeding policies, as well as successful community projects to promote increased physical activity and the role of urban planning and public transportation in reducing the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles, among other important topics. (© PAHO, 2005)
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