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A new study warns that antibiotic-resistant infections could cause 70% more deaths by 2050, leading to over 39 million deaths between 2025 and 2050. Published in The Lancet, it highlights the urgent need to address this growing public health threat. #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #Superbugs #GlobalHealth #PublicHealthCrisis #TheLancet #HealthResearch #FutureOfMedicine #HealthcareChallenges https://lnkd.in/dYAt9kjx

WHO declares mpox virus a public health emergency of international concern, while many are concerned about another possible pandemic? here is a brief comparison of how Covid 19 is different than mpox and how it cannot be another pandemic. Here is the Link for this full length perspective article https://lnkd.in/d6_VHwmY

The World Health Organization has declared the current Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. How is this outbreak different from previous ones and why did it trigger a Public Health Emergency? Follow the listed resources to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dRDZaqmN https://lnkd.in/d2v57SN2 https://lnkd.in/dYtq7-V6

As Nature reports, "Growing mpox outbreak prompts WHO to declare global health emergency" https://lnkd.in/eA8uvVRn GVN's recommendations still stand: https://lnkd.in/e97kaeQk Follow the GVN for expert advice and updates.

Just four industries cause 2.7 million deaths in the European Region every year The new report, "Commercial determinants of noncommunicable diseases in the WHO European Region", sheds light on the wide range of tactics industries employ to maximize profits and undermine public health. In the European Region alone, these industries are wholly or partly responsible for 2.7 million deaths per year. Failure to regulate industry's harmful practices has allowed commercial power and influence to grow while public wealth and power have declined, perpetuating industry-driven health harms and especially the burden of NCDs, which accounts for 90% of deaths in the European Region. https://lnkd.in/e5Tsn4cp #PublicHealth #Europe #StayInformed #StayEmpowered

Important insights emerge from this meta-analysis, shedding light on the health impacts of e-cigarettes and dual use. It emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive examination in shaping effective public health policies. Population-Based Disease Odds for E-Cigarettes and Dual Use versus Cigarettes- https://lnkd.in/gy8Jhmwc

The Lancet July 2024 issue sheds the light on rare diseases through enhancing the role of primary care in early detection and management. Several recommendations and future directions including the use of digital health have been proposed to be adopted to achieve better health outcomes in rare diseases. #health #healthpolicy #rarediseases

In a recent article published by The Hill, Diane Shader Smith discusses how sharing the stories of those who have suffered from antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can help spread awareness and bridge the gap between the scientific community and the general public. We believe continuing this conversation is essential to addressing AMR as a public health issue and taking collective action. Read the article to learn more about the Global AMR Diary — an initiative aiming to spread awareness and drive meaningful policy change through sharing the stories of those suffering from AMR. https://lnkd.in/d2Kxt-f5

The National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis: 2020 Update has strategies and action steps to establish supportive policies, communication initiatives, and strategic alliances for #osteoarthritis prevention and management. https://lnkd.in/gGturveE