Success in Turkey’s fight against noncommunicable diseases
21 September 2012 -- Just six years ago, more than one in three adults in Turkey used tobacco products, which greatly increase the risk of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and chronic respiratory disease. But today Turkey is a success story. A new study of health professionals showing that more than 1 in 2 Turkish health managers have given up tobacco in the past 4 years, reflects what is being seen across the country.
Press releases, notes for media on NCDs
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Depression is a common illness and people suffering from depression need support and treatment
9 October 2012 -
Better eye care for all can bring economic benefits
4 October 2012 -
WHO: stop tobacco industry interference
30 May 2012 -
New WHO study details low-cost solutions to help curb the tide on noncommunicable diseases
18 September 2011 -
WHO maps noncommunicable disease trends in all countries
14 September 2011 -
New WHO report: deaths from noncommunicable diseases on the rise, with developing world hit hardest
27 April 2011 -
Action needed to reduce health impact of harmful alcohol use
11 February 2011 -
New physical activity guidance can help reduce risk of breast, colon cancers
4 February 2011 -
Low control for high cholesterol
1 February 2011
Fact sheets on NCDs
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Depression
October 2012 -
Cancer
February 2011 -
Cardiovascular diseases
January 2011 -
Diabetes
January 2011 -
Obesity and overweight
May 2012 -
Tobacco
May 2012 -
Visual impairment and blindness
June 2012
Features on NCDs
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Turkey marks progress in fight against noncommunicable diseases
21 September 2012 -
10 facts on noncommunicable diseases
April 2011 -
10 facts on nutrition
March 2011 -
10 facts about physical activity
November 2010 - All features
Multimedia
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I had a black dog: his name was depression
October 2012 - Video -
Unite in the fight against NCDs
August 2011 - Video -
Worldwide alcohol trends
15 March 2011 -- Podcast -
What's disability to me? Rachael's story
February 2011 - Video