Chronic diseases: Q&As
- What can I do to avoid a heart attack or a stroke?
- What is a refractive error?
- What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
- What triggers an asthma attack?
- Are the number of cancer cases increasing or decreasing in the world?
- Is harmful use of alcohol a public health problem?
- What are the risks of diabetes in children?
- What are the health consequences of being overweight?
Events
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Sixty-fifth World Health Assembly
21–26 May 2012 -
World No Tobacco Day
31 May 2012 -
World Blood Donor Day
14 June 2012
Corporate resources
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The world health report
Report on global public health and key statistics -
World health statistics report
WHO's annual compilation of data from its Member States -
International travel and health
Publication on travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements -
International Health Regulations (IHR)
Global rules to enhance national, regional and global public health security