The World Health Report 2003: Shaping the FutureThe World Health Report 2003: Shaping the Futurepredicts that major global health improvements will be achieved in the next few years. Dr Jong-Wook Lee, Director-General of WHO, describes WHO's ambition, to help all people, but especially the poorest among them, to shape a better future. The report advocates a new drive for equitable health improvement as a vital part of global efforts for justice and security. Drawing on lessons of the past, in particular the Health for All movement that was launched 25 years ago, this year's report focuses on the major health gains that are possible in the coming years and shows how WHO and the global health community can achieve these objectives. Against a backdrop of the ambitious targets of the Millennium Development Goals, The World Health Report 2003presents a comprehensive vision encompassing an analysis of today's major health challenges and an action programme for global health improvement. The section on infections singles out for special attention HIV/AIDS, poliomyelitis - whose elimination is within reach - and new infections including SARS. Another important section deals with the health of women and children. The focus of the non-communicable diseases section is on road traffic injuries and the continuing work on tobacco control. In order to achieve the health improvements that are within their grasp, countries need well-functioning health systems. The report shows how systems can be strengthened, combining both primary care facilities and higher-level services linked by an efficient and integrated referral network. In this, as in all its work, WHO renews its commitment to working with countries in responding to national and local health challenges. |
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The following section summarizes the risk of premature adult death in terms of
the probability of death between 15 and 60 years of age – the proportion of 15 -
year - olds who will die before their 60th birthday - and examines global patterns
of ...
The following section summarizes the risk of premature adult death in terms of
the probability of death between 15 and 60 years of age – the proportion of 15 -
year - olds who will die before their 60th birthday - and examines global patterns
of ...
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There is substantial variation in the pace and magnitude of declining trends in
premature adult mortality across both sexes and global regions ( see Figure 1.10
) . The global slowdown of the pace is primarily a result of a shift in trends in adult
...
There is substantial variation in the pace and magnitude of declining trends in
premature adult mortality across both sexes and global regions ( see Figure 1.10
) . The global slowdown of the pace is primarily a result of a shift in trends in adult
...
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As a result , for the European Region as a whole , average adult mortality risk for
men between 15 and 60 years is 230 per 1000 ... Figure 1.8 illustrates the fact
that the probability of death from injury among adults aged 15–59 years in the ...
As a result , for the European Region as a whole , average adult mortality risk for
men between 15 and 60 years is 230 per 1000 ... Figure 1.8 illustrates the fact
that the probability of death from injury among adults aged 15–59 years in the ...
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... Caused Mortality stratum Mortality stratum Both sexes Males Females High
child , High child , Very low child , Low child , High child , high adult very high
adult very low adult low adult high adult Population ( 000 ) 6 224 985 3 131 052 3
093 ...
... Caused Mortality stratum Mortality stratum Both sexes Males Females High
child , High child , Very low child , Low child , High child , high adult very high
adult very low adult low adult high adult Population ( 000 ) 6 224 985 3 131 052 3
093 ...
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Very low child , very low adult 415 323 ( 000 ) 220 140 12 182 17 65 1 63 42 1 9
20 4 1 11 0 0 0 0 190 137 46 6 47 3 4 32 ... Caused EASTERN
MEDITERRANEAN Mortality stratum Low child , High child , low adult high adult
142 528 360 296 ...
Very low child , very low adult 415 323 ( 000 ) 220 140 12 182 17 65 1 63 42 1 9
20 4 1 11 0 0 0 0 190 137 46 6 47 3 4 32 ... Caused EASTERN
MEDITERRANEAN Mortality stratum Low child , High child , low adult high adult
142 528 360 296 ...
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| Title | The World Health Report 2003: Shaping the Future Academic Search Complete Nonserial Publication Public Health Series The world health report, ISSN 1020-3311 |
| Author | World Health Organization |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | World Health Organization, 2003 |
| ISBN | 9241562439, 9789241562430 |
| Length | 193 pages |
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