stroke
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World Stroke Day 2019: Don't be the one
07th October 2019
In just 10 years, the lifetime risk of stroke for people over 25 increased from 1 in 6 to 1 in 4. With 90% of strokes associated with 10 modifiable risk factors, the potential impact of prevention measures is clear and that is what drives this year's World Stroke Day campaign.
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NCD Alliance January 2019 Webinar - 17/01/2019
09th January 2019
Our first webinar for 2019 will focus on: Looking ahead through 2019, NCD advocacy priorities for WHO's 144th Executive Board, Learning from stroke prevention and co-morbidites, and a recent report from UICC on cancer medicines. -
People first: the voices for Universal Health Coverage
05th December 2018
Universal Health Coverage means ensuring that everyone, everywhere, can access essential quality health services without facing financial hardship. With NCDs ravaging households and societies, the need for UHC has never been more urgent.
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Do we have the ammunition to beat stroke and NCDs together?
15th October 2018
Prof Bo Norrving writes on the value of a more coordinated effort to reduce the burden of stroke and NCDs on individuals and society, by identifying common gaps and collective actions.
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Global Coalition for Circulatory Health launches initiative
26th September 2018
The World Heart Federation launched the White Paper for Circulatory Health on 25 September, during the United Nations General Assembly and just ahead of the High-Level Meeting on NCDs.