Improving the lives of people living with #dementia is both a moral necessity and an economic imperative. Despite significant research efforts, much about the condition remains a mystery. See OECD’s latest analysis 👉 bit.ly/2LJsuKT ADI

World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific World Health Organization South-East Asia WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean WHO African Region WHO/Europe PAHO/WHO Soumya Swaminathan United Nations UN For Ageing Whether you are an older adult or caregiver, resources exist to help you deal with #ElderAbuse. Do not hesitate to seek help from a health professional or social worker bit.ly/2Fgr6wu #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay

Social Systems Evidence contains pre-appraised evidence syntheses on most of the #SDGs, with the exceptions of the health part of goal 3 (covered by Health Systems Evidence), most of goal 7 (energy), and all of goals 13-15 socialsystemsevidence.org

Low quality healthcare is increasing the burden of illness and health costs globally. New report: bit.ly/2u60bil #HealthForAll

Congratulations @FilomenaTassiMP on your new appointment as Minister for Seniors!

"The statement that there is 'no safe level of alcohol consumption' is inarguable. But the important question for individuals is: How much of a risk does drinking pose?" by André Picard via The Globe and Mail ow.ly/AGi030lAlAn

More than 1.4 billion people worldwide are physically inactive, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report. We know that inactivity increases peoples risk of poor health - more needs to be done to increase opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to be active #exercise #BeActive

Here's IARC's latest estimates on the global burden of #cancer - provides estimates of incidence and mortality in 185 countries for 36 types of cancer bit.ly/2NaNO0L

Shockingly, 4.5 billion people globally still have no 🚽 at home that safely manage 💩. P.S. There are 7.6 billion people in the world bit.ly/ToiletForAll

These noncommunicable diseases are the world's biggest killers, responsible for 7 out of every 10 deaths worldwide who.int/nmh/en/ #NCDs #beatNCDs

The Cancer Assistance Program Program is a major force for care and support in Hamilton’s cancer care infrastructure - great article by Hamilton Spectator's Jeff Mahoney thespec.com/news-story/924… #cancer #HamOnt

Today, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. Take a stand against bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia and transmisogyny. #DayofPink

.World Health Organization (WHO) releases new guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age >> to grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more who.int/news-room/deta… #exercise

.World Health Organization (WHO)’s new Essential Medicines List and List of Essential Diagnostics focus on #cancer and other #globalhealth challenges. The two lists have added: 5 cancer therapies, 3 new antibiotics for the treatment of multi-drug resistant infections, 12 diagnostics who.int/news-room/deta…

Hockey families at Coronation arena have been raising funds for Camp Trillium a cancer camp for kids. Congratulations to the pee wee hockey players who so far have raised over $15,000. in #Hamont

#VaccinesWork to save lives! Over 400 million children are vaccinated each year to #EndPolio, no matter who they are or where they live bit.ly/2y3Zd6h

#McMaster's PJ Devereaux recently shared his insights on how we assess and manage risk before, during and after surgeries. Watch our webinar recording on taking a step towards achieving worry-free surgery youtu.be/ttFqW143EA8 HEI

It’s National Immunization Awareness Week. Vaccines provide the best defense against serious & preventable diseases & infections. #VaccinesWork #NIAW2018

By reducing household and outdoor #AirPollution levels, countries can reduce the risk for stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma. bit.ly/2JMcztX

Transmission of infectious diseases can be interrupted if vaccination rates are high enough. This means that even those who are not vaccinated also gain protection. An important reminder for World Immunization Week! ourworldindata.org/vaccine-preven… #VaccinesWork Gates Foundation