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    22 hours ago

    Today, inaccurate diagnosis, medication errors, inappropriate or unnecessary treatment, inadequate or unsafe clinical facilities or practices, or providers who lack adequate training and expertise prevail in all countries.

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    24 hours ago

    Low quality healthcare is increasing the burden of illness and health costs around the world, according to a , and joint report. Learn more:

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    20 hours ago

    In low and middle-income countries 10%, and in high-income countries 7%, of hospitalized patients can expect to acquire an infection during their stay

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    23 hours ago

    Low quality healthcare is increasing the burden of illness and health costs globally. New report:

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    20 hours ago

    5 Things You Should Know About Viral Hepatitis 1. Can be fatal 2. Can also be transmitted sexually 3. Do not share syringes or razors 4. Everyone over the age of 40 should be tested 5. Can lead to cirrhosis without apparent symptoms Read more :

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    Jul 4

    Regular and adequate levels of physical activity can reduce the risk of hypertension heart disease stroke diabetes cancer depression; and can help your energy and weight control 🏋️🏌️‍♀️⛹️‍♀️🚣

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    Jul 3

    ¿Do you want to increase the impact and visibility of your research? New virtual course on Research Reporting Guidelines This new self-learning course offers simple and powerful tools to increase the value of research and reduce research waste.

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  8. Jul 3

    Did you know that six countries and territories were certified last year by for having eliminated mother-to-child transmission of and ? Learn more at:

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    Jul 2

    High blood pressure can damage your heart and lead to health problems.

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  10. Jul 3

    The new International Statistical Classification of Diseases contains new chapters, including one on traditional medicine. Although millions of people use throughout the world, it had never before been classified in the system.

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  11. Jul 2

    Breastfeeding immediately after birth is important because newborns have immature immune systems. This is why is also called "the first vaccine". +info:

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    Jun 29

    This is what happens when you stop smoking 🚭

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    Jun 29

    Tobacco is the only product that kills half of its consumers. Choose health, say ! 🚭

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    Jun 29

    Tobacco use has declined markedly since 2000. Still tobacco kills over 7 million people each year. Say ! 🚭

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    Jun 29

    : around 226 million adult tobacco users live in poverty? Say !🚭

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    Jun 30

    Up to 10 billion cigarettes are disposed of in the environment every day. Tobacco waste contains over 7000 chemicals. 🚭

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    Jul 2

    This week, the Alimentarius Commission is setting standards

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    Jun 28

    RPSP is accepting applications for internships, for more information:

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  19. Jun 30

    Important advances for global health in tobacco control: The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products became international law and a WTO panel decided that Australia's policy on plain packaging is consistent with WTO law. +Iinfo:

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    Jun 30

    Tobacco kills. Almost half of children regularly breathe air polluted by tobacco smoke in public places. Say ! 🚭

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