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Each year, over 1 million young people die from treatable #NCDs like #diabetes and sickle cell disease, with many lacking access to care, especially in low-income regions. Recent findings from a UNICEF-led workshop shed light on the urgent need to tackle #NCDs like #Type1Diabetes, childhood cancers, and congenital heart diseases among children and adolescents. 🔵Integrating NCD care into #PrimaryHealthCare with models like #PENPlus can enhance diagnosis, treatment, and access in low-resource settings. 🔵Bridging gaps between #ChildHealth and NCD strategies ensure a comprehensive, life-course approach to care. 🔵Engaging communities through #SocialBehaviorChange programs empower families and improve prevention and management. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvmk9bzG

Trauma-informed leaders create psychologically safe, adaptable environments. According to Millard Brown, Chief Medical Officer at Spring Health, this approach helps employees feel valued, resulting in stronger trust, improved retention, and greater engagement.🌱

Weight Loss and Health Care Savings: A Clear Link Following the recent research conducted by JAMA, reducing #BMI doesn’t just improve health — it slashes costs too! For adults with #EmployerSponsoredInsurance or #Medicare, shedding extra pounds could mean big savings: 👉 A 5% weight loss cuts health care spending by 7–8%. 👉 A 25% weight loss reduces costs by an impressive 30–34%. This is especially true for individuals with chronic conditions like #Diabetes, #HeartDisease, and #Hypertension. Investing in accessible, evidence-based #WeightLoss treatments are a win for both public health and the economy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dNaHaMg2

Over 70% of individuals with severe depression experience anhedonia. New research published in Nature uncovers how stress-induced joylessness — or #anhedonia (a hallmark of #depression) — is linked to brain communication patterns. Key Findings: — Researchers observed that stress alters how two key brain regions, the #amygdala and #hippocampus, communicate. This disruption appears to reduce an individual’s ability to find joy, a core issue in depression. — When scientists boosted communication between these brain areas, stressed mice regained their ability to seek rewards, offering promising insights for future #MentalHealth treatments. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dzMjrZTM

Obesity and related non-communicable diseases #NCDs claim 5 million adult lives annually and impose massive economic costs — $2.2 trillion globally. A new World Economic Forum report emphasizes workplaces' role in combating #obesity through occupational health, well-being programs, physical health initiatives and targeted interventions. The report advocates for a "whole-of-society approach" to address the obesity crisis, aligning health initiatives with business goals to create healthier and productive #workforce worldwide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dE3SJqVH

One spends on average 6.5 hours a day online. Much of it, searching for information. But how does this habit affect our mental health? A recent study highlights how online behaviors shape our #wellbeing: 😖Browsing negative content reinforces poor #mentalhealth, creating a cycle of negativity. 🌞Positive interventions, like altering browsing patterns, can significantly improve mood. This evidence underscores the potential of #digital tools to support mental health globally. By understanding online behavior, we can design targeted interventions to enhance well-being and resilience in the digital era. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eP8FkzTG World Health Organization Spring Health Headspace

Even relatively small investments in a narrow range of #digitalhealth interventions can provide substantial benefits that far outweigh the costs, in particular, for the non-communicable diseases. Our team supports the ongoing collaboration World Health Organization and International Telecommunication Union leveraging digital health solutions in countries to prevent and control #NCDs and #mentalhealth conditions effectively. https://lnkd.in/dSWbszKN

Every year more than 10 million people die unnecessarily from consuming #tobacco, alcohol, and sugary-sweetened beverages. A new report by the Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health highlights the untapped potential of health taxes on tobacco, #alcohol, and sugary beverages to save lives and raise significant revenue for health and social services. Raising such #taxes by 50% could generate $3.7 trillion globally over 5 years, with $2.1 trillion in low- and middle-income countries alone. These funds could accelerate progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddB6y_dT World Health Organization CVS Health HCA Healthcare The Lancet

The number of adults living with #diabetes worldwide has surpassed 800 million, more than quadrupling since 1990. Recent research supported by World Health Organization highlights an urgent need for stronger global action to tackle the growing epidemic and address treatment disparities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6bhhyUu 

Walking speed is increasingly recognized as a health indicator, often referred to as the "sixth vital sign." Studies suggest faster walking speed correlates with reduced risks of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. This finding underscores the potential of incorporating walking speed as a behavioral intervention in clinical and public health strategies aimed at preventing metabolic diseases. #walking #health #obesity #diabetes Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJ4fecQP World Health Organization CVS Health HCA Healthcare GE HealthCare