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Measles health topic Pakistani President signs up as organ donor

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No medals for inactivity
21 July 2010 -- Physical inactivity is ranked as the fourth leading risk factor for all deaths globally, contributing to 1.9 million deaths each year. To improve this situation WHO and the International Olympic Committee are teaming up to promote healthy lifestyles, including physical activity, sports for all, Tobacco Free Olympic Games, and the prevention of childhood obesity.
Read the press release on improving health lifestyles
Find out more about the benefits of physical activity

CRISES AND EMERGENCIES Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Full coverage Disease outbreak news Evolving situations Emergencies and disasters Health action in crisis situations EVENTS World Breastfeeding Week 1–7 August 2010 World Humanitarian Day 19 August 2010 World Suicide Prevention Day 10 September 2010 First global forum on medical devices 9-11 September 2010 Events calendar

EDITOR'S CHOICE New web site for WHO Regional Office for Europe New design provides easier access to information Standardizing health classifications Agreement harmonizes health terminology PODCAST Better management of health workforce migration 9 July 2010 Recent episodes FEATURES Thailand a country case study: good governance and preventing corruption in medicines June 2010 The Smallpox Eradication Programme - SEP (1966-1980) May 2010 Full list of features

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