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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

Road Safety is the Subject of a UN Rio+20 Side Event

(May) Fourth International Workshop on Good Practices for Safe Injection and Course on Cold Chain Operations and Maintenance

Causas de defunción poco útiles

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day

Friday April 27: World Day on Safety and Health at Work

Seniors & disabilities (April, 2012)

Mexico Health Secretary visits the Observatory for Safety and Peaceful Co-existence of the Juarez Municipality

EVIPNet- El Paso, Texas

Technical Experts Meeting on Motorcycle User Injury Prevention in the Americas

Presentation of Preliminary Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010

Haiti Quake Efforts Were Hampered by Poor Information Sharing

Researchers seek to ensure safety of women in studies of gender-based violence

Jerry Rivera Asks Men to Speak Out to Stop Violence against Women

Central American Health Officials Mobilize to Help People Affected by Floods and Landslides

World Conference Examines Impact of Social Inequities on Health

Launching PAHO's 10-Year Strategy and Plan of Action on Urban Health in the Americas at the 10th International Conference on Urban Health

Action Urged to Mitigate the Health Effects of Climate Change

Health Officials Eye Measures to Curb Harmful Use of Alcohol

Ministers of Health Approve Action Plan to Reduce Traffic Injuries

PAHO/SDE Collaborating Centers Meeting 2011

Publication Emphasizes Safe Practices in Blood Transfusion

PAHO/WHO Warns of Growing Health Toll of Hepatitis

PAHO Countries Join Global Effort to Stop Road Deaths and Injuries

UNHLM Highlights

A Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020

Seguridad Vial

Health Experts Seek Ways to Map Progress on Gender Equality

Health Experts Seek Ways to Map Progress on Gender Equality

Publications

WHO Report Urges Action to Reduce the Health Impact of Harmful Drinking

Research on the Move: A Documentary

Causes of death by ICD-10 Chapters

PAHO to Host Event on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Campaign to End Violence Against Women to Launch in the Caribbean

Distribution of causes of deaths in groups of countries according to Income

PAHO and the American Public Health Association Strengthen Partnership

Love that body. Make it last.

Sexual Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Desk Review

Adolescentes - Bienvenido

Spatial Analysis of Road Safety in Mexico

In Latin America and the Caribbean, Scant Progress on Reducing Traffic Fatalities

New Efforts Needed to Reduce Job-Related Deaths and Illness

Health in Cities will Define Future Population Health

Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)

Haiti Seeks More Support for Women’s Health Needs

Situation Report on Haiti - February 19, 2010

Alcohol and Substance Abuse News and Activities

Update on the Health Response to the Earthquake in Haiti - February 9, 2010

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 3 February 2010

Situation Report on Haiti - February 2, 2010

Heather Mills

Situation Report on Haiti - January 26, 2010

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 26 January 2010

Situation Report on Haiti - January 25, 2010

Post-Emergency Needs Call for New Health Focus in Haiti

Are Haitian Women and Children Getting Less Earthquake Aid?

As Haitian Rescues Dwindle, Relief Efforts Focus on Medical Treatment and Meeting Basic Needs

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 22 January 2010

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 21 January 2010

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 20 January 2010

Special Report on PAHO's response to the Earthquake in HAITI

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 19 January 2010

Situation Report on Haiti - January 19 2010

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 18 January 2010

Transcript of Jan. 18 Press Briefing - Remarks by Dr. Jon Andrus, PAHO Deputy Director

PAHO: Haiti Relief Efforts Continue to Face Major Obstacles

Situation Report on Haiti - January 18, 2010

WHO: Key health risks in Haiti include wounds and injuries, diseases related to water and sanitation

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 14 January 2010

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 13 January 2010

PAHO/WHO Coordinating Regional Efforts to Assist Haiti after Earthquake

PAHO/WHO Mobilizing to Meet Haiti’s Health Needs after Earthquake

Haiti earthquake health Q&As

PAHO Recognizes "Winning Global Health Solutions"

Map of SDE Collaborating Centers

PAHO Launches New Action Plan for Gender Equality

PAHO to launch new drive for gender equality and efficiency in health

Minimum, optimum and optional data set for NCDs

PanAmerican STEPS Instrument and Supporting Material

Pan American STEPS

Experts Share Experiences, Information, to Improve Safety of Health Workers in the Hemisphere

Health Leaders Endorse Action to Increase Gender Equality

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Suriname: Quarterly Report on CNCD-Related Activities (January-March 2009)

48th Directing Council

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Singer José José Denounces Violence against Women

QUOTED AT LENGTH: Dr. Socorro Gross

PAHO Book Establishes New Links between Excessive Alcohol and Partner Violence

Día Internacional por la Eliminación de la Violencia contra la Mujer

Las Américas registraron 1620 muertes diarias por lesiones de causa externa entre los años 2000-2005

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Building concrete, viable outputs and constructive proposals for injury prevention and safety pmtion

Gender Equality: Let's Get Real

Mexico is host of world-wide conference on prevention of injuries and promotion of the security

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