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Experts say reducing demand is key goal for emerging drug policies


In the Americas, the toll of illegal drugs has grown dramatically in recent years, but with different impacts on producing, consuming, and transit countries. To mitigate these different impacts, drug policy must address not just supply of drugs but demand reduction and the reduction of harms, said experts at...
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Rio + 20 declares health key to sustainable development
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Road Safety is the Subject of a UN Rio+20 Side Event
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(May) Fourth International Workshop on Good Practices for Safe Injection and Course on Cold Chain Operations and Maintenance
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Causas de defunción poco útiles
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Celebrating World Press Freedom Day
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Friday April 27: World Day on Safety and Health at Work
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Seniors & disabilities (April, 2012)
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Mexico Health Secretary visits the Observatory for Safety and Peaceful Co-existence of the Juarez Municipality
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EVIPNet- El Paso, Texas
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Technical Experts Meeting on Motorcycle User Injury Prevention in the Americas
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Presentation of Preliminary Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010
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Haiti Quake Efforts Were Hampered by Poor Information Sharing
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Researchers seek to ensure safety of women in studies of gender-based violence
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Jerry Rivera Asks Men to Speak Out to Stop Violence against Women
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Central American Health Officials Mobilize to Help People Affected by Floods and Landslides
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World Conference Examines Impact of Social Inequities on Health
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Launching PAHO's 10-Year Strategy and Plan of Action on Urban Health in the Americas at the 10th International Conference on Urban Health
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Action Urged to Mitigate the Health Effects of Climate Change
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Health Officials Eye Measures to Curb Harmful Use of Alcohol
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Ministers of Health Approve Action Plan to Reduce Traffic Injuries
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PAHO/SDE Collaborating Centers Meeting 2011
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Publication Emphasizes Safe Practices in Blood Transfusion
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PAHO/WHO Warns of Growing Health Toll of Hepatitis
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PAHO Countries Join Global Effort to Stop Road Deaths and Injuries
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UNHLM Highlights
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A Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020
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Seguridad Vial
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Health Experts Seek Ways to Map Progress on Gender Equality
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Health Experts Seek Ways to Map Progress on Gender Equality
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WHO Report Urges Action to Reduce the Health Impact of Harmful Drinking
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Research on the Move: A Documentary
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Causes of death by ICD-10 Chapters
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PAHO to Host Event on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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Campaign to End Violence Against Women to Launch in the Caribbean
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Distribution of causes of deaths in groups of countries according to Income
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PAHO and the American Public Health Association Strengthen Partnership
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Love that body. Make it last.
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Sexual Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Desk Review
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Adolescentes - Bienvenido
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Spatial Analysis of Road Safety in Mexico
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In Latin America and the Caribbean, Scant Progress on Reducing Traffic Fatalities
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New Efforts Needed to Reduce Job-Related Deaths and Illness
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Health in Cities will Define Future Population Health
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Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
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Haiti Seeks More Support for Women’s Health Needs
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Situation Report on Haiti - February 19, 2010
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse News and Activities
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Update on the Health Response to the Earthquake in Haiti - February 9, 2010
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 3 February 2010
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Situation Report on Haiti - February 2, 2010
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Heather Mills
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Situation Report on Haiti - January 26, 2010
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 26 January 2010
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Situation Report on Haiti - January 25, 2010
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Post-Emergency Needs Call for New Health Focus in Haiti
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Are Haitian Women and Children Getting Less Earthquake Aid?
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As Haitian Rescues Dwindle, Relief Efforts Focus on Medical Treatment and Meeting Basic Needs
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 22 January 2010
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 21 January 2010
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 20 January 2010
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Special Report on PAHO's response to the Earthquake in HAITI
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 19 January 2010
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Situation Report on Haiti - January 19 2010
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 18 January 2010
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Transcript of Jan. 18 Press Briefing - Remarks by Dr. Jon Andrus, PAHO Deputy Director
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PAHO: Haiti Relief Efforts Continue to Face Major Obstacles
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Situation Report on Haiti - January 18, 2010
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WHO: Key health risks in Haiti include wounds and injuries, diseases related to water and sanitation
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 14 January 2010
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PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 13 January 2010
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PAHO/WHO Coordinating Regional Efforts to Assist Haiti after Earthquake
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PAHO/WHO Mobilizing to Meet Haiti’s Health Needs after Earthquake
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Haiti earthquake health Q&As
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PAHO Recognizes "Winning Global Health Solutions"
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Map of SDE Collaborating Centers
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PAHO Launches New Action Plan for Gender Equality
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PAHO to launch new drive for gender equality and efficiency in health
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Minimum, optimum and optional data set for NCDs
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PanAmerican STEPS Instrument and Supporting Material
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Pan American STEPS
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Experts Share Experiences, Information, to Improve Safety of Health Workers in the Hemisphere
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Health Leaders Endorse Action to Increase Gender Equality
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Suriname: Quarterly Report on CNCD-Related Activities (January-March 2009)
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48th Directing Council
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Publications on Alcohol
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Ministers Commit to New Action in Health
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Singer José José Denounces Violence against Women
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QUOTED AT LENGTH: Dr. Socorro Gross
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PAHO Book Establishes New Links between Excessive Alcohol and Partner Violence
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Día Internacional por la Eliminación de la Violencia contra la Mujer
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Las Américas registraron 1620 muertes diarias por lesiones de causa externa entre los años 2000-2005
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Alcohol
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Building concrete, viable outputs and constructive proposals for injury prevention and safety pmtion
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Gender Equality: Let's Get Real
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Mexico is host of world-wide conference on prevention of injuries and promotion of the security
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