The World Health Report 2003: Shaping the FutureWorld Health Organization, 2003 - 193 pages The 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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... occurring throughout the devel- oping world , leading to a crisis of priorities for health systems already struggling with inadequate resources . This chapter is divided into three sections : the rapidly growing epidemic of ...
... occurring throughout the devel- oping world , leading to a crisis of priorities for health systems already struggling with inadequate resources . This chapter is divided into three sections : the rapidly growing epidemic of ...
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... occurred . In 14 African coun- tries , however , current levels of child mortality are higher than they were in 1990. Overall , 35 % of Africa's children are at higher risk of death today than they were 10 years ago . The leading causes ...
... occurred . In 14 African coun- tries , however , current levels of child mortality are higher than they were in 1990. Overall , 35 % of Africa's children are at higher risk of death today than they were 10 years ago . The leading causes ...
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... occurs mainly from person to person dur- ing face - to - face exposure to infected respiratory droplets expelled during coughing or sneez- ing . The overall case - fatality ratio , with the fate of most cases now known , approaches 11 ...
... occurs mainly from person to person dur- ing face - to - face exposure to infected respiratory droplets expelled during coughing or sneez- ing . The overall case - fatality ratio , with the fate of most cases now known , approaches 11 ...
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... However , a global increase in noncommunicable diseases is simultaneously occurring , adding to the daunting challenges already facing many developing countries . 1 1 Global Health : today's challenges Although this report.
... However , a global increase in noncommunicable diseases is simultaneously occurring , adding to the daunting challenges already facing many developing countries . 1 1 Global Health : today's challenges Although this report.
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... occurred in the first half of the 20th century in devel- oped countries were the result of rapid declines in mortality , particularly infant and maternal mortality , and that caused by infectious diseases in childhood and early ...
... occurred in the first half of the 20th century in devel- oped countries were the result of rapid declines in mortality , particularly infant and maternal mortality , and that caused by infectious diseases in childhood and early ...
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