Regional Framework for Action on Food Safety in the Western Pacific
Regional Framework for Action on Food Safety in the Western Pacific

Author: Who Regional Office for the Western Pacific

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2018-09-11

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9290618477

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The Western Pacific Regional Food Safety Strategy 2011-2015 has contributed to good progress in food safety across the Western Pacific Region. However more than 125 million people fall ill and more than 50 000 die annually from unsafe food in the Region. Food safety is a highly complex health issue involving multiple domestic and international stakeholders. Over recent years new developments including the introduction of new technologies increasing internationalization of the food chain and demographic changes have affected food safety in the Region. The changing context of food safety affects food safety risk management as well as trust in the safety of the food supply. Food safety trust is a multifaceted issue and an outcome of effective food safety systems. At the same time it serves as an enabler for strengthening food safety systems to manage food safety risks and respond to food safety incidents and emergencies. The Regional Framework for Action on Food Safety in the Western Pacific builds on the achievement and lessons learnt from the 2011-2015 Strategy. It acknowledges the changing context of food safety and revisits the approach for strengthening national food safety systems. This includes a stronger focus on building trust and confidence in food safety systems and implementing strategic actions that create leadership partnerships competency and resources that are the necessary enablers for advancing food safety systems. The Framework provides guidance on strategic action and a stepwise approach to strengthen food safety systems to better manage food safety risks and respond to food safety incidents and emergencies. It is intended to guide national food safety authorities in implementation of strategic action to strengthen national food safety systems as well as to obtain and advocate for high-level political support to enhance food safety. It is also intended to facilitate regional cooperation among food safety authorities.

Western Pacific Regional Action Plan for Noncommunicable Diseases
Western Pacific Regional Action Plan for Noncommunicable Diseases

Author: WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific

Publisher:

Published: 2014-09-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789290614289

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This document contains a Regional Action Plan to operationalize the Global Action Plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, envisioning "a Region free of avoidable NCD deaths and disability." The action plan emphasizes on the need for a whole-of-government approach required for addressing NCD risk factors. The focus of the action plan is on practical, cost-effective and evidence-based interventions that Member States can adopt to achieve a reduction in NCD risk-factor prevalence and NCD mortality and morbidity.

Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030
Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2019-01-21

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9241514183

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Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease stroke diabetes and breast and colon cancer. It also helps to prevent hypertension overweight and obesity and can improve mental health quality of life and well-being. In addition to the multiple health benefits of physical activity societies that are more active can generate additional returns on investment including a reduced use of fossil fuels cleaner air and less congested safer roads. These outcomes are interconnected with achieving the shared goals political priorities and ambition of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. The new WHO global action plan to promote physical activity responds to the requests by countries for updated guidance and a framework of effective and feasible policy actions to increase physical activity at all levels. It also responds to requests for global leadership and stronger regional and national coordination and the need for a whole-of-society response to achieve a paradigm shift in both supporting and valuing all people being regularly active according to ability and across the life course. The action plan was developed through a worldwide consultation process involving governments and key stakeholders across multiple sectors including health sports transport urban design civil society academia and the private sector.

Overweight and Obesity in the Western Pacific Region an Equity Perspective
Overweight and Obesity in the Western Pacific Region an Equity Perspective

Author: Who Regional Office for the Western Pacific

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2018-09-11

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9290618132

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Overweight and obesity have become urgent global health issues in recent decades. Globally the number of overweight children under the age of 5 years has increased from 32 million in 2000 to 41 million in 2014 corresponding to an increase in prevalence from 5.0% to 6.1%. It is estimated that at the current pace by 2020 some 9% of all children under 5 years will be overweight. Furthermore an increase in adult obesity prevalence has been observed in all countries and globally the prevalence of obesity among adults has doubled from 1980 to 2014 from 5% to 11% for men and from 8% to 15% for women. Overweight and obesity were estimated to account for 3.4 million deaths annually and 93.6 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) 1 in 2010. The burden of overweight and obesity is inequitably distributed and affects some population groups and geographical areas more than others based on their social characteristics which are also inequitably distributed. Vulnerability to overweight and obesity might depend on for instance urban or rural residence socioeconomic status ethnicity or the geographical area where people live and their nutritional status in the first 1000 days of life. This report intends to assist policy-makers in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region by contributing to a better understanding of the unequal distribution of overweight and obesity in the Region and by providing policy options to address the social determinants of overweight and obesity. Identifying vulnerable population groups or areas can help policymakers programme managers and other actors to improve programme targeting and increase the effectiveness and improve the health and well-being of the most vulnerable.

Advancing the global agenda on prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2000 to 2020
Advancing the global agenda on prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2000 to 2020

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2023-07-05

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 9240072691

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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) continue to be the world’s leading cause of death and disability. This document highlights the landmarks and milestones in the development and implementation of the global NCD agenda since 2000 indicating where the world wants to be in terms of NCD prevention and control by 2030. It summarizes WHO’s actions and initiatives to support Member States in addressing NCDs and to fulfil the relevant commitments with regard to NCDs by the United Nations General Assembly following the guidance provided by the Health Assembly to realize these commitments.

Western Pacific Regional Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases
Western Pacific Regional Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases

Author: WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2015-02-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789290616559

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This regional plan calls for a systematic approach to Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) prevention and control. It provides a road map and a menu of very cost-effective interventions for all Member States and other stakeholders to take coordinated and coherent action at all levels to attain the nine voluntary global targets by 2025. The plan emphasizes the control of NCD risk factors and promotes access to services in primary health-care facilities in a phased manner. It also recommends strengthening surveillance frameworks for NCDs. This regional plan will guide Western Pacific Member States to prioritize cost-effective interventions and to set national targets aligned to the global targets.

Climate Change and Health in the Western Pacific Region
Climate Change and Health in the Western Pacific Region

Author: WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2016-07-19

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9290617373

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There is serious concern about the impact of the changing climate. The WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has taken the initiative in addressing health issues related to climate change but further action is needed to support efforts to confront climate change in Member States and in various sectors. Health must be mainstreamed into efforts to address climate change and action must be coordinated and integrated across national boundaries and in all sectors. This report synthesizes information and approaches on climate change and health pertinent to Member States in the Western Pacific Region. It also examines efforts and initiatives by various experts and stakeholders with an in-depth look at experiences in seven Member States that reflect the diversity of the Region. Finally it offers recommendations for policy-makers.