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Prevalence of Legionella as a waterborne pathogen and its health impacts in the pan-European region

Legionella infections represent a significant health burden in the pan-European region; in many countries it is considered among the most important waterborne...

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WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI): report on the sixth round of data collection, 2022– 2024

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Healthy habits, healthy schools: good practices for hand hygiene and menstrual health in schools in the pan-European region

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Anne Berit Rafoss - Creating age-friendly cities and communities

5 November 2024

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Anne Berit Rafoss - Creating age-friendly cities and communities

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Overview

This piece is part of a compilation of pieces from leading experts, nongovernmental organizations, politicians and practitioners on signposting ways to steer a new direction for our economy to deliver better lives and healthier societies for all.

This compilation was developed by the WHO European Office for Investment for Health and Development (WHO Venice Office) as background to the WHO event “Reimagining an economy for resilient and healthier societies that leave no one behind”, Venice, Italy, 9 April 2024.

WHO Team

Office for Investment for Health & Development (ITA) (IHE)