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WHO Global InfoBase

WHO Global InfoBase- Online Tool

The InfoBase collects all country-level data on important NCD risk factors for all WHO Member States. There are many different survey instruments available for collecting data on health behaviours and physical measurements of risk exposure. Each instrument has advantages and limitations. The InfoBase acts as a repository for all survey information relevant to 8 risk factors: tobacco use, high alcohol consumption and abstainers, fruit and vegetable intake, overweight and obesity, raised blood pressure, raised cholesterol, physical inactivity and diabetes.

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Cover of NCD action plan 2008-2013, WHO.
2008-2013 Action Plan for the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases

A practical toolkit for successful advocacy
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Pocket guidelines for assessment and management of cardiovascular risk
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Global report on chronic disease
Preventing chronic diseases: a vital investment
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Definition and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and intermediate hyperglycaemia
Report of a WHO/IDF consultation
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Global strategy on diet, physical activity and health
A framework to monitor and evaluate implementation
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Chronic diseases and health promotion
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