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Social Determinants of Health
We work to address the social, physical and economic conditions that impact upon health, by compiling and disseminating evidence on what works to address these determinants, building capacity and advocating for more action.
Safety and Mobility
Within the Social Determinants of Health Department, the Safety and Mobility (SAM) Unit promotes sustainable solutions to the safety and mobility challenges of today, including road traffic injuries, drowning and falls. The SAM Unit does so by providing strategic leadership on these topics; developing evidence, norms and standards, including implementation tools; building national capacities to address these issues; and fostering global advocacy. The SAM Unit engages a broad range of partners and networks to scale up effective action and track progress in countries.
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13 December 2024
Global status report on drowning prevention 2024
The Global status report on drowning prevention details the scale of global drowning fatalities, and progress made in advancing strategies and actions...
25 July 2023
Hidden depths: the global investment case for drowning prevention: web annex: methodology and results...
Drowning is a preventable tragedy that claims almost 236 000 lives each year, most of them young children. It is an urgent issue that needs more attention...
Drowning is a preventable tragedy that claims almost 236 000 lives each year, most of them young children. It is an urgent issue that needs more attention...
23 May 2022
Preventing drowning
This publication provides best practice recommendations for 3 interventions to prevent drowning. The 3 interventions – provision of day-care, basic...
23 July 2021
WHO Guideline on the prevention of drowning through provision of day-care and basic swimming and water...
This guideline addresses: provision of day-care for children under the age of 6 years and provision of basic swimming skills and water safety training...
1 May 2017
Preventing drowning: an implementation guide
This guide provides practical steps to reduce drowning – one of the world’s most preventable, neglected and pressing public health issues....
17 November 2014
Global report on drowning: preventing a leading killer
Drowning is a serious and neglected public health threat claiming the lives of 372 000 people a year worldwide. More than 90% of these deaths occur in...