WHO - Preventing noncommunicable disease (NCDs) by reducing environmental risk factors [2017]
Description:
The document discusses preventing NCDs by reducing environmental risk factors. It provides the evidence on why environmental risk reduction is essential in NCD prevention and control strategies. Summary information is provided on (i) impacts from the environment on noncommunicable diseases; (ii) disease reduction strategies; (iii) disease prevention strategies by sector; and (iv) methods to quantify health impacts.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided is useful to support environmental and public health decision making in relation to NCD prevention and control strategies. It provides authorities essential information on air pollution and NCDs for the establishment of national regulations and guidelines.
Continue to: