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STEPS survey reveals high prevalence of noncommunicable disease risk factors in Ukraine
Over one third of Ukrainians were tobacco smokers in 2019, according to the results of the first nationwide, large-scale STEPwise approach to surveillance (STEPS) survey on the main risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Ukraine. The data also demonstrate a large gender gap: 50.3% of men smoked compared to 16.7% of women.
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WHO rolls out plan to rid world of cervical cancer, saving millions of lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) set out a strategy on Tuesday for eliminating cervical cancer, which would avoid the death of an estimated five million women and girls from the disease, by 2050.
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Europe must follow Czechia in banning hen cages
… European People’s Party. She is a substitute member of the Agriculture … and outdoor free-range or organic systems are already used … of all cages in animal farming was handed to the … reform the way the EU produces and consumes food. However, Commission …
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No time for complacency as COVID-19 cases surge: WHO chief
Despite encouraging news about COVID-19 vaccines and cautious optimism over potential new tools against the disease, “this is not the time for complacency,” the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday during his latest press briefing in Geneva.
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VITAFIBER® IMO, CANADIAN BIONEUTRA’S POPULAR HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO SUGAR, IS NAMED THE WORLD’S TOP BEVERAGE INGREDIENT
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Europe’s Appetite for Caribbean Food Highlights Growing Trend
… potential for Caribbean food products across Europe at the moment”, … .” In Spain, the ‘foods from other countries’ category … natural and organic products such as chocolate, tea and gluten … showcase their unique food products to European buyers at Caribbean …
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Is Britain really about to embrace chaos and misery for the sake of Brexit dogma? | Will Hutton
… shortages in medicine, fresh foods and key technologies? Then there … in Britain’s relationship with Europe. Of course we will … trade bargains on everything from organic food to cars. Equally, with … Grassroots for Europe, a network of 200 pro-EU groups around …
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My favorite IG food finds
… in Europe taught me to love bread the way Europeans do … “Living here, surrounded by fruit trees and foliage and embracing … Hummus, Tomato Everything Confit, Organic Chicken Paté paired with Pear … Enderun and trained in restaurants Enoteca in Barcelona and …
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Hopeful, colourful, simple: WHO adapts COVID-19 messages in Ukraine to the local audience
WHO/Europe began testing its COVID-19 messages in Ukraine with the aim of reinvigorating public support for protective behaviours. The team tailored their messages to meet the needs of particular groups, and tested revised COVID-19 messages and visuals in individual focus groups.
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Diabetes increasing COVID risks, showing need to strengthen health systems
As the number of people with diabetes surges, many are at “increased risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19”, the UN chief said in his message for World Diabetes Day, on Saturday.