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Massive study closes in on cancers risk markers»
Cancer research has taken a huge leap forward with scientists now able to identify more than 80 genetic markers found to increase the risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. The COGS international research initiative is believed to be the largest of its kind.
Preventing Alcohol Use Disorders Among Children and Adolescents in the EU» eurocare.org
A report commissioned by the EU cites research showing the long-term health effects of even moderate drinking among children.[...]Launch of World MS Day 2013: Raising awareness of the challenges facing young people with MS»
The campaign this year centres on asking ‘What’s your Motto?’. We all have mottos and inspirational words that get us through the tough times in life. The 2013 campaign will share the mottos of six inspiring young people for identity, relationships and the future, as well as inviting the public and people with MS to share their own mottos on the website.
[European Network for Workplace Health Promotion] Guide to good practices on chronically ill employees» epha.org
The European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP) has released its European Guide to Good Practice on chronically ill employees. Chronic illness poses a major challenge for public health - [...]A literature review on effective risk communication for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in Europe - Just Published - EU Bookshop» europa.eu
Insights into health communication[...]Global Forum unites international organisations to tackle how to best prevent CVD» escardio.org
International initiatives and national strategies outlining important steps to prevent the ongoing spread of CVD will be presented Friday afternoon at the Global Forum for CVD Prevention in Clinical [...]EU Health Programme: 2011 Call for Proposals - Abstracts of the actions selected for EU co-funding»
Brochure providing a comprehensive overview of the most recent actions to have received EU financial support in the field of public health
Nutrition and Mediterranean Diet - What are the benefits in prevention? » escardio.org
A meta analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of overall and cardiovascular mortality... Healthy adults a[...]Inadequate data prevent EFSA from concluding on safety of GM maize 98140» europa.eu
Published on: 16 April 2013 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) could not conclude on the safety of genetically modified (GM) maize 98140 after the applicant failed to supply essential data to [...]Research Headlines - A breakthrough towards preventing cardiovascular diseases» europa.eu
The hardening of arteries also known as 'atherosclerosis' can cause cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. New evidence has been uncovered strengthening the link [...]European Partnership for Action Against Cancer launched the 'I’m a Fan of Life' campaign on Facebook»
The online campaign will consist of 11 fun games on cancer prevention, helping those who play learn how to protect themselves from cancer and live a healthy lifestyle, and provide fantastic prizes as motivation. The Campaign promotes the 11 simple recommendations from the European Code Against Cancer that are aimed at supporting people in adopting a healthier lifestyle and implementing preventive measures for early cancer detection
Joint position paper: NGO recommendations: Encouraging 3rd Party participation in the REACH authorisation process»
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Warning: a technical problem (SQL server) prevents access to this part of the site. Thank you for your understanding.[...]Eurocare responds to Revised Draft Global Action Plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013 – 2020 » eurocare.org
The European Alcohol Policy Alliance is a network of public health orgnisations working on alcohol policy, alcohol prevention and reduction of alcohol related harm in Europe through effective and evi[...]HIV/AIDS: Treatment as prevention - Evidence from Europe and beyond» aidsactioneurope.org
As part of its European HIV prevention work, NAM is collaborating with AVAC to provide a series of webinars (conference calls with accompanying slides) to train and inform prevention advocates and an[...]Preventing heart disease requires a universal approach» escardio.org
Three out of five of the world's most costly diseases are cardiovascular in nature, and their prevention is now recognised as an urgent public health need. This year's EuroPRevent congress, already t[...]Italy leading the way on preventing alcohol related harm in sports» eurocare.org
Tonight in the European League Inter Milan is playing with the UK based Tottenham; the match will take place in an alcohol free environment.[...]Addiction - Alcohol—a universal preventive agent? A critical analysis (1.3.13)» eurocare.org
In observational studies, moderate drinking is associated with a reduced risk of more than twenty different diseases and health problems. However, it would be premature to conclude that there is a ca[...]Eurocare responds to Revised Draft Global Action Plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013 – 2020 » eurocare.org
Eurocare strongly supports World Health Organisation's (WHO) efforts to tackle the global threat to health due to Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and has actively participated in the ongoing consulta[...]Eurocare hosts event on Effective Environmental Strategies to prevent youth drinking , 25 February 2013, Brussels» eurocare.org
The European Alcohol Policy Alliance is a network of public health orgnisations working on alcohol policy, alcohol prevention and reduction of alcohol related harm in Europe through effective and evi[...]Eurocare hosts event on Effective Environmental Strategies to prevent youth drinking , 25 February 2013, Brussels» eurocare.org
The European Alcohol Policy Alliance is a network of public health orgnisations working on alcohol policy, alcohol prevention and reduction of alcohol related harm in Europe through effective and evi[...]STI and HIV prevention in men who have sex with men in Europe» europa.eu
Across Europe men who have sex with men (MSM) represent one of the key groups affected by HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). At present, MSM account for almost half of all syphilis[...]
EU project: "Fighting Obesity through Offer and Demand", final publication of the results of the 28-month FOOD project»
The FOOD project was co-funded by DG SANCO from January 2009 to April 2011 in 6 countries : Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden. It promotes healthy eating habits towards employees, addressing both the offer -individual restaurants- and the demand -the employees-.
Measurement of and target-setting for well-being: an initiative by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Second meeting of the expert group, Paris, France, 25–26 June 2012»
Building on a first meeting held earlier in 2012, an expert group reviewed previous work on measuring well-being and on its definitions, concepts and domains; advised WHO on the definition and concept of well-being to be used in the context of Health 2020; and determined the next steps required to develop well-being indicators and targets