New survey finds highest rates of drug-resistant TB to date
The report, "Anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in the world", is based on data collected between 2002 and 2006 on 90 000 TB patients in 81 countries. It found that extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), a virtually untreatable form [... more]
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Experts set tolerable level for melamine intake
The international experts gathered by WHO have not set a "safe" level of melamine but they have established a "tolerable" level. Melamine is a contaminant that should not be in food. However, sometimes it is unavoidable. TDI [... more]
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WHO / 10 facts on injuries and violence
With more than 5 million deaths every year, violence and injuries account for 9% of global mortality, as many deaths as from HIV, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Eight of the 15 leading causes of death for people ages 15 to 29 years are ... [... more]
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Poliomyelitis
Polio (poliomyelitis) mainly affects children under five years of age. One in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis (usually in the legs). Among those paralysed, 5% to 10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilized. Polio cases ... [... more]
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Informe sobre la salud en el mundo
El Informe sobre la salud en el mundo 2007 - un porvenir más seguro Protección de la salud pública mundial en el siglo XXI marca un hito en la historia de la salud pública y señala lo que podría ser uno de los [... more]
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Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response (EPR)
Any infectious agents or toxic chemical could in theory be engineered for deliberate use as a weapon. Experts in this field believe that smallpox, anthrax, botulism and plague are the pathogens most likely to be used. However, most if not all ... [... more]
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How can injuries be prevented?
Injuries cause 5 million deaths every year. They are also a leading cause of demand for medical care and rehabilitation services. People of all ages are affected, but some groups are more at risk. For example, for people between the ages of 5 and ... [... more]
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OMS / ¿Cómo pueden prevenirse los traumatismos?
Los traumatismos provocan cinco millones de muertes cada año. Son también una de las principales causas de demanda de atención médica y servicios de rehabilitación. Aunque todos los grupos de edad se ven afectados, [... more]
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Dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever
Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection that causes a severe flu-like illness, and sometimes a potentially lethal complication called dengue haemorrhagic fever. Global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades. Dengue is found in ... [... more]
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Strategic Direction for Dengue Research
For further information, please contact the TDR dengue research coordinator Table: Cases of dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever reported to WHO 1998-2001* No dengue cases reported to WHO (several countries are affected, The WHO Global ... [... more]
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OMS / Sarampión
El sarampión sigue siendo una de las principales causas de muerte entre los niños pequeños, a pesar de que hay una vacuna segura y eficaz desde hace 40 años. Se calcula que 242 000 personas, en su mayoría niños, [... more]
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WHO / World Health Organization
Efforts must be intensified to control Zimbabwe cholera outbreak New web site with information on WHO programmes and health issues in Viet Nam. Available in English and Vietnamese. Joint WHO-UNICEF report on the five most important causes of ... [... more]
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