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5000 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be prevented every year by doubling alcohol taxes in the European Region, says WHO/Europe
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5000 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be prevented every year by doubling alcohol taxes in the European Region, says WHO/Europe

An estimated 10 700 new cancer cases and 4850 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be avoided annually in the WHO European Region by doubling current excise duties on alcoholic beverages.

20 September 2021 · 5 min read

Highlights from the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
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Highlights from the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe

WHO/Europe’s 71st session of the Regional Committee (RC71) concluded yesterday, bringing to a close a busy 3-day agenda that saw delegates endorse the launch of the European Immunization Agenda 2030 as…

16 September 2021 · 1 min read

Member States commit to stronger mental health services

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Member States commit to stronger mental health services

Member States of the WHO European Region have endorsed a historic resolution committing governments to better and stronger public mental health services in the Region – the European Framework for…

14 September 2021 · 3 min read

Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic – achieving resilience for the next health emergency
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Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic – achieving resilience for the next health emergency

A new strategic document was officially presented at the “Lessons learned from COVID-19: getting ready for the next pandemic” event, on 13 September – part of the 71st session of…

13 September 2021 · 3 min read

Tiger Beach Research Reveals Tiger Sharks Have Social Preferences for One Another
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Tiger Beach Research Reveals Tiger Sharks Have Social Preferences for One Another

New research indicates that baited shark diving can influence tiger shark social behavior. Scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (UM) and the Institute…

13 September 2021 · 5 min read