In recent years many countries have made significant progress in promoting #MentalHealth at work. But more can be done to support a return to work & reduce preventable sick leave of people with mental health conditions. Learn+ on #WorldMentalHealthDay 👉 oe.cd/5Jh

PODCAST: Addressing Europe's Health Challenges: Innovation, Prevention, and Policy -->bit.ly/3NXfTWh European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies Francesca Colombo @oecd_social hollandbio Annemiek Verkamman Duane Schulthess Better Science Better Health VitalTransformation

Annemiek Verkamman, the Managing Director of HollandBIO --> bit.ly/3NXfTWh European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies Francesca Colombo @oecd_social hollandbio Annemiek Verkamman Duane Schulthess Better Science Better Health VitalTransformation

🚨 Upcoming event! Join our webinar for the release of ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2024’. Hear from the experts, examining major challenges facing European health systems. 🗓️ Nov 18, 14h00 (CET) Register here:🔗 oe.cd/5MX #SoHEU24 #HealthUnion

There are proven ways to prepare, mitigate and respond to emerging #health crises. But such actions require new and additional sources of financing. Join this joint OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives and Global Health Centre event to find out how they can best be financed? 👉 bit.ly/4hMn8xV

Francesca Colombo, Head of Health Division, OECD --> bit.ly/3NXfTWh European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies Francesca Colombo @oecd_social hollandbio Annemiek Verkamman Duane Schulthess Better Science Better Health VitalTransformation

🆕Health at a Glance Europe 2024 is out today! Find out about the key health stats of the European health systems with a special focus on: 🔹health workforce shortages & 🔹the health of Europe’s ageing population 🔗 oe.cd/5NB #SoHEU24 #HealthUnion #HealthWorkforce

Life expectancy has risen again since the pandemic, but gaps persist across EU countries. In 2023, EU life expectancy was 81.5 years, but an 8-year gap remains between the highest and lowest countries. 🔗 oe.cd/5NB | #SoHEU24 #HealthUnion #LifeExpectancy

🚨As life expectancy rises, so does pressure on healthcare systems. #AI can help, but only if we design it with healthcare professionals, not for them. Read more on how policy makers can use AI to support the #HealthWorkforce. ➡️ oe.cd/5O6 #OECDAI

#Cancer has a profound impact on individuals & carries a huge economic burden for society. Population ageing and better cancer outcomes mean that, on average across the OECD, health spending on cancer could increase by 8⃣3⃣% by 2050. See new analysis 👉 oe.cd/5Od

🚨 Upcoming event! Join the launch webinar for the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives and World Health Organization (WHO) report: Health at a Glance: Asia/Pacific 2024. Hear from the experts, discussing the current health challenges in #AsiaPacific 🕤 28 November, 9:30 (CET) Register here: oe.cd/5Pu

🆕 Health at a Glance Asia/Pacific 2024 is out today! See the latest health stats in #AsiaPacific, with a special focus on the burden of mental health and neurological conditions in the region Learn more 🔗 oe.cd/5PB World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific World Health Organization South-East Asia

EU's #ageing population means a higher demand for health and long-term care. The EU’s #HealthWorkforce is struggling to keep up. Find out what is needed to address this challenge. 🔗 oe.cd/5NB | #HealthUnion #SoHEU24

Today is #UHCDay! Let’s remember #UniversalHealthCoverage is not just about access to quality services; it’s about ensuring everyone can get the health care they need without financial hardship.

🆕 OECD countries have faced significant economic and societal challenges over the last five years navigating the recent crises. This policy brief looks at the latest trends in health spending and discusses what is driving the spending trajectory. 🔗 oe.cd/5RY

Mortality rates in England and Wales have undergone remarkable changes over the past five years, with the pandemic bringing a surge not seen since WWII. How have mortality patterns changed before, during, and since the pandemic? Francesca Colombo bmj.com/content/388/bm…

OECD countries have narrowed gender wage gaps, but more needs to be done. Join us to discuss how countries can design efficient and effective social policies. 📅 13 February 2025 🔗 bit.ly/Social-Policy-… | #SocialPolicyFrontiers

AI is transforming work, but is it equitable? ➡️ Women remain under-represented in the AI workforce ➡️ Women are over-represented in clerical occupations, which could be severely disrupted by generative AI 🔗 brnw.ch/21wQNLG | OECD Social | #OECDAI

While women live longer than men, they are less likely to report positive health outcomes and experiences of care. Discover more results from PaRIS – the Patient-reported Indicator Survey 👉 oe.cd/5VM

The vast majority of primary care users (82%) live with a chronic condition. Over half live with 2 or more. Discover the results from a first-of-its-kind international survey on health outcomes and experiences from the patients’ point of view. 👉 oe.cd/5VM