You outline how trends in NCDs are off track. And recommend more attention to old policies that are in my view too unwieldy, too many to focus governments scarce resources, and fail to engage all stakeholders with expertise, scale and capabilities to compliment WHO and government.
A few efforts WHO could drive that would materially impact the lives of billions:
Global long term well designed campaigns to tackle stigma and mental illness. That unblocks deep discrimination against mental health by physicians, media, and employers.
Global long term support for physical activity-that would tackle many NCDs and mental health. It triggers many positive health behaviors.
Global strong support for tobacco harm reduction as opposed to current opposition. That could open the doors to governments and industry to reduce 1 billion smokers. It could save 3 million premature deaths annually from 2030-2060.
Valuable report Peter.
You outline how trends in NCDs are off track. And recommend more attention to old policies that are in my view too unwieldy, too many to focus governments scarce resources, and fail to engage all stakeholders with expertise, scale and capabilities to compliment WHO and government.
A few efforts WHO could drive that would materially impact the lives of billions:
Global long term well designed campaigns to tackle stigma and mental illness. That unblocks deep discrimination against mental health by physicians, media, and employers.
Global long term support for physical activity-that would tackle many NCDs and mental health. It triggers many positive health behaviors.
Global strong support for tobacco harm reduction as opposed to current opposition. That could open the doors to governments and industry to reduce 1 billion smokers. It could save 3 million premature deaths annually from 2030-2060.
Thank for allowing us to get key insights about the latest WHO report in a very concise manner.
One aspect that is of concern in my practice is how we can ensure the results achieved themselves remain sustainable across time.