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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It implies that the individuals defined as poor in Bangladesh have the same economic status as the population defined as poor in Bolivia or Niger . The " poor " are individuals from the lowest quintile of income , while the " non - poor ...
It implies that the individuals defined as poor in Bangladesh have the same economic status as the population defined as poor in Bolivia or Niger . The " poor " are individuals from the lowest quintile of income , while the " non - poor ...
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... child mortality in three developing countries according to socioeconomic status Probability of dying before 5 years of age 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00 Poor Non - poor Niger Poor Non - poor Bangladesh Poor Non - poor ...
... child mortality in three developing countries according to socioeconomic status Probability of dying before 5 years of age 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00 Poor Non - poor Niger Poor Non - poor Bangladesh Poor Non - poor ...
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Figure 1.7 Countries with large absolute reductions in child mortality since 1970 Under - 5 mortality per 1000 live births 350300250 200150 100 50 1970 1980 Year 1990 Gambia Bangladesh Bolivia Oman 2000 striking reduction , from 242 per ...
Figure 1.7 Countries with large absolute reductions in child mortality since 1970 Under - 5 mortality per 1000 live births 350300250 200150 100 50 1970 1980 Year 1990 Gambia Bangladesh Bolivia Oman 2000 striking reduction , from 242 per ...
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Because of India's long borders with Bangladesh and Nepal , the epidemic also threatened these polio - free countries . By the end of 2002 , the South - East Asia Region accounted for 84 % of the global polio burden .
Because of India's long borders with Bangladesh and Nepal , the epidemic also threatened these polio - free countries . By the end of 2002 , the South - East Asia Region accounted for 84 % of the global polio burden .
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| Title | The World Health Report 2003: Shaping the Future Academic Search Complete Nonserial Publication Online access: EBSCO Academic Search Complete Public Health Series The world health report, ISSN 1020-3311 |
| Authors | R. Beaglehole, World Health Organization |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | World Health Organization, 2003 |
| ISBN | 9241562439, 9789241562430 |
| Length | 193 pages |
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