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According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year! This is equivalent to 74% of global deaths. Outcome data reflects global health disparities, with low and middle-income countries bearing the significant burden. 77% of NCD-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. As we approach World No Tobacco Day, this is a timely reminder that tobacco use is one of the risk factors for NCDs. Tobacco use and the effects of exposure to second-hand smoke result in over 8 million deaths every year. #internationalhealth #NCDs #tobacco #worldnotobaccoday

Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases

As the United States deals with the Opioid overdose epidemic, countries in Africa are also faced with their addiction challenges. In response to the high usage rate of Kush, a type of cannabis, Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, declared a health emergency to address this public health concern.

#Africa #health #globalhealth #internationalhealth #drugabuse #addiction #substanceuse #kush #sierraleone

In addressing health disparities globally, the WHO Pandemic Agreement aims to center equity-rooted principles in pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response through the collective efforts of global leaders.

Let’s hear from you about the Revised Draft of the WHO pandemic agreement negotiating text. Learn more here: https://apps.who.int/gb/inb/pdf_files/inb9/A_inb9_3-en.pdf

#APHA #internationalhealth #HealthEquityMatters #pandemicpreparedness

The PHA student leaders at North Dakota State University are hosting a series of NPHW events (10 am central time each day, April 2-5, 2024). Attached is a flyer of events, and here is a QR code for the Zoom link. All are welcome.