Vital Strategies
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We’re reimagining public health, working for a world where everyone, everywhere is protected by equitable and effective public health systems.
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“At the end of the day we’re talking about young people who are not starting to smoke.” Jorge Alday from exposetobacco spoke to Health Policy Watch - Global Health News Reporting about the UK's proposed law that would create a smoke-free generation. #ExposeTobacco
Inside Freetown, Sierra Leone's markets, a new healthy food strategy is addressing rising rates of hypertension and other noncommunicable diseases. Vendors are working with the community to boost prevention measures. #Cities4Health Bloomberg Philanthropies World Health Organization (WHO)
Health systems can play a key role in preventing & responding to gender-based violence. Our Brazil team was thrilled to participate in Clinton Global Initiative's Deeper Dive series to showcase our work to identify risk factors & prevent violence before it happens. vitalstrat.org/3xFYVHk
Fire season is coming sooner than we think. Daniel Kass is featured in Bloomberg Opinion to discuss the importance of emergency preparedness ahead of wildfire season. Read more below. vitalstrat.org/3W0uXYF
Ahead of #EarthDay , exposetobacco looks at the environmental impact of cigarette filters. 8.5 million cigarette butts being disposed of every minute and they’re a major source of plastic pollution. #PlanetvsPlastics
Alcohol, tobacco and sugar-sweetened beverages: What can governments do at a national level to counter an increasing array of commodities that harm health? A
BMJ Global Health editorial from our RESET Alcohol program looks at how health taxes can help. vitalstrat.org/3Uwt0SW
Noncommunicable diseases—such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease—and injuries are responsible for more than 80% of deaths globally. Urban leaders are working together to solve this crisis. Read more in our spotlight: vitalstrat.org/3TOQqlE
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A new study is adding to a mounting body of evidence showing that rising alcohol consumption among women is leading to higher rates of death and disease. Read more about the study in JAMA Health Forum. vitalstrat.org/3W2lDTY
Inside Freetown, Sierra Leone's markets, a new healthy food strategy is addressing rising rates of hypertension and other noncommunicable diseases. Vendors are working with the community to boost prevention measures. #Cities4Health Bloomberg Philanthropies World Health Organization (WHO)
Health economics can optimize expenditures & improve health care quality & equity. Our op-ed in Hindustan Times highlights a critical time for India's health care system. As investments grow, we must bridge the gap between health economics & policy. #Data4Health …