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Countries in the Americas need comprehensive legislation to reduce traffic deaths, says new PAHO/WHO report

Traffic crashes—which claimed nearly 150,000 lives in the Americas in 2010—are the leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 14 and the second-leading cause for people ages 15 to 44. Pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists are most vulnerable to traffic...

Last Updated on Friday, 15 March 2013 10:25
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World Salt Awareness Week: “Less salt, please!”

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is joining the call for “Less salt, please!” during this year’s World Salt Awareness Week. The March 11–17 campaign urges everyone to help reduce dietary salt, with a focus this year on chefs, caterers, and others who prepare food for consumption outside the home.

Last Updated on Monday, 01 April 2013 11:44
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PAHO/WHO to support Haiti with $500,000 for water and sanitation connections in health centers

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) will provide $500,000 from its technical cooperation resources to finance the installation of water and sanitation connections in primary healthcare centers in Haiti, under Haiti’s new National Plan for the Elimination of Cholera 2013-2022.

Last Updated on Thursday, 07 March 2013 13:21
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PAHO/WHO calls for improved health sector response for women survivors of violence

In observance of International Women’s Day, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is calling on the health sector to redouble its efforts in primary prevention, identification of abuse, and care for women who suffer violence in any form.

Last Updated on Friday, 08 March 2013 12:30
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Report: Legislation on violence against women falls short of public health recommendations

Despite worldwide efforts by public health advocates to strengthen legislation on violence against women, most existing laws fail to fully promote prevention and ensure adequate support and care for women who are victims of violence, according to a special...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 07:54
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