WHO/Europe event alert on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - June 2024

TWO ONLINE EVENTS

Global estimates of physical inactivity in adults

The estimates will be published in the Lancet Global Health, providing comparable data globally, by 9 country groupings, country, age and sex. The results also include trends from 2000-2022 and, for the first time, a projected estimate for 2030.

Are we on track to achieve the global target of 15% relative reduction as set out in Global Action Plan on Physical Activity in 2018? Register for the webinars to learn more!

WEBINAR 1. Launch of new global estimates of physical inactivity in adults

2 July 2024 | 13:30-15:00 CEST

WEBINAR 2. Deep dive into the development of new WHO global comparable estimates of physical inactivity in adults.

3 July 2024 | 15:00-16:15 CEST

FACTSHEET LAUNCH

Disease-Related Malnutrition - Time for Action

17 July 2024 | 11:00 CEST

Disease-related malnutrition is a commonly underdiagnosed and undertreated condition that affects 30-50% of inpatients. This condition is prevalent in patients with nearly any disease, and older adults, as well as people with noncommunicable diseases, are particularly at risk.

The new factsheet was developed jointly by WHO/Europe and the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN).The measures presented in the fact sheet can save thousands of lives across the WHO European Region daily.

The launch webinar will examine the factsheet's findings and present solutions and actions for policymakers.

UPCOMING WEBINAR

From knowlegde to action: Addressing tobacco cessation in chronic respiratory diseases

11 July 2024 | 14:00 - 15:30 CEST

Chronic respiratory diseases(CRDs), including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pose a significant global health challenge. COPD is the third leading cause of death globally, causing 3.2 million deaths in 2019, while 0.5 million people died from asthma.

Exposure to tobacco smoke, including second-hand smoke, is one of the most important risk factors for CRDs, exacerbating symptoms and accelerating disease progression.

To address this, WHO will launch the Tobacco Knowledge Summaries on asthma and COPD during the webinar. It aims to raise awareness of the tobacco-CRD link and highlight evidence-based strategies and best practices for the early diagnosis, treatment and management of tobacco-related CRD.

15th conference of the European network for the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA Europe) 

19 – 21 August 2024 | Dublin, Ireland

Registration deadline: 9 August 2024

The objective of the conference is to engage and connect scientists, leading experts, policy-makers, professionals and other stakeholders to enhance and facilitate the implementation of knowledge in the field of health-enhancing physical activity, and to provide a forum for sharing the latest scientific, practice and policy developments in Europe and beyond.

The programme will consist of keynote lectures, symposia, parallel oral sessions, and short 2-minute pitches, accompanied by social and networking events. The annual meeting of HEPA Europe and parallel sessions of its HEPA working groups will also be hosted during the conference.

RACE TO THE FINISH VIDEO

💓 By helping people manage their blood pressure, we can save an estimated 900,000 lives in Europe by 2030

💬 Dr Jill Farrington shares a few highlights from a new WHO/Europe report on hypertension, salt reduction and policies that can help countries to reach this goal – and other international commitments including the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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