Mobile applications for the health sector christine zhenwei qiang, masatake yamamichi, vicky hausman and daniel altman ict sector unit world bank december 2011 this report is the product of the staff and consultants of the world bank. Revised adult mental illness estimates for 2008 to 2011. The key messages are important for all countrieslow, middle, and high incomeas well as for regional and global. Who world health statistics 2011 world health organization. The views expressed by authors, editors, or expert groups do not necessarily represent the decisions or the stated policy of the world health organization. World health organization global initiative for emergency. Iarc classifies radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as. The number of mobile phone subscriptions is estimated at 5 billion globally. Our objective is to be the recognised leader in nutrition, health and wellness and the industry reference for financial performance table of contents.
World health statistics 2011 contains whos annual compilation of health related data for its 193 member states, and includes a summary of the progress made towards achieving the health related millennium development goals mdgs and associated targets. The 2011 world development report looks across disciplines and experiences drawn from around the world to offer some ideas and practical recommendations on how to move beyond conflict and fragility and secure development. Allergies account for more than 17 million physician office visits, 30,000 emergency room visits, and. People with disabilities have generally poorer health, lower education achievements, fewer economic opportunities and higher rates of poverty than people without disabilities. The state of the worlds midwifery sowmy 2014 presents findings on midwifery from 73 low and middle income countries. A communitybased one health approach is essential for reducing the risks to people that emerge at the interfaces between animals, humans, and ecosystems. Nestle annual report 2011 1 group highlights strong 2011 operating performance.
Pneumonia kills more children than any other illness. Implementing 911 commission recommendations progress. Uk influenza pandemic preparedness strategy 2011 7 take account of the potentially much greater number of people who will become ill with influenza and or experience more severe symptoms and of the resulting potential impact on both the health system and the wider economy. Mobile applications for the health sector world bank. The plan was based on eight major objectives, known as the millennium development goals mdgs. The world health organization who is building a better future for people everywhere. Cdc health disparities and inequalities report united. It reflects extensive investigative work undertaken in 2010 by human rights. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Who presents world health statistics 2011 as an integral part of its. This report examines the prevalence of the two mental health indicators by different time periods, demographics, criminal justice history, and current offenses. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part. Uk influenza pandemic preparedness strategy 2011 6 1. With any citation, you begin with the authors name.
The report analyzes what factors have allowed some governments, firms and households to benefit from the internet, and identify the. World health organization global initiative for emergency and. Pdf world health statistics 2012 world health organization. The first ever world report on disability, produced jointly by who and the world bank, suggests that more than a billion people in the world today experience disability people with disabilities have generally poorer health, lower education achievements, fewer economic opportunities and higher rates of poverty than people without disabilities. The worlds leading nutrition, health and wellness company annual report 2011. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed. From may 2431 2011, a working group of 31 scientists from 14 countries has been meeting. Jul 25, 2019 use world health organization as the author. The global economic burden of noncommunicable diseases. It provides an action agenda for countries at all stages of development and proposes ways. The world health report whr is a series of annual reports produced by the world health organization who. The reports were published every year from 1995 to 2008, and again in 2010 and 20. The world health statistics series is whos annual compilation of healthrelated data for its 193 member states, and includes a summary of the progress made towards achieving the healthrelated millennium development goals mdgs and associated targets. Mayor bloomberg convened the world trade center wtc medical working group in june 2007.
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Abstract this report summarizes the main findings of an assessment of the performance of the turkish health system, which was carried out by the ministry of health of turkey with technical and financial support from the world health organization, regional office for. In this report, the world health organization maps out what countries can do to modify their financing systems so they can move more quickly towards this goal universal coverage and sustain the gains that have been achieved the report builds on new research and lessons learnt from country experience. This volume is a product of the staff of the international bank for reconstruction and development the world bank. The world development report 2016 on digital dividends assembles the best available evidence on the internnet potential impact on economic growth, on equity, and on the efficiency of public service provision. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal. Allergies account for more than 17 million physician office visits, 30,000 emergency room visits, and several hundred deaths each year.
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Indicators of mental health problems reported by prisoners. Morbidity and mortality weekly report world pneumonia day november 12, 2011. Health disparities are differences in health outcomes and their. This 21st annual world report summarizes human rights conditions in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide. World health organization food and agriculture organization of the united nations rome, 2011 pesticide residues in food 2011 joint faowho meeting on pesticide residues fao plant production and protection paper report of the joint meeting of the fao panel of experts on pesticide residues in food and the environment and the. The reports are available in multiple languages, an include an expert assessment of a specific global health topic. At the 2000 united nations summit a plan was developed to combat problems facing the worlds most impoverished populations. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions do not necessarily reflect the views of the executive directors. In no event shall the world health organization be liable for damages arising from its use. All reports are available for download in adobe pdf and excel when. Jun 08, 2011 at the 2000 united nations summit a plan was developed to combat problems facing the worlds most impoverished populations. The estimates given in this report are derived from mul. A devastating earthquake near haitis capital, portauprince, on january 12, 2010, left an estimated 222,750.
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The report, produced by unfpa, the international confederation of midwives icm, the world health organization who and several other partners, shows the progress and trends that have taken place since the inaugural 2011 edition, and also identifies the barriers and. Progress on the healthrelated millennium development goals mdgs fact sheet n290. The substance abuse and mental health services administration samhsa has been publishing national survey on drug use and health nsduh estimates of the prevalence of past year serious mental illness smi and any mental illness ami among adults aged 18 or older since the release of the 2008 nsduh national findings report. The worlds leading nutrition, health and wellness company. The first ever world report on disability, produced jointly by who and the world bank, suggests that more than a billion people in the world today experience disability. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations and a better world. The world trade center health registry is the largest postdisaster public health registry in united states history, tracking the health of more than 71,000 people directly exposed to the wtc disaster. The registry was established by the new york city department of health and mental hygiene.