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National Forum Launches New Policy Depot
| 12th September 2012
The Policy Depot – Rethinking cardiovascular health policy
The Policy Depot is a new, innovative social network created specifically for cardiovascular health policy professionals throughout the world. Developed by the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and CINDI, the Policy Depot creates new opportunities for policy professionals to develop,implement, and share evidence-based policies and best practices that will reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease within their communities.
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From BMJ: No more disease silos for sub-Saharan Africa
| 03rd September 2012
'Countries in sub-Saharan Africa are facing a double burden of communicable and non-communicable
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Obesity links to declining mental performance
| 21st August 2012
A recently conducted study demonstrated the links between obesity and a decrease in cognitive fun
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65 and older will see in increase in cancer prevalence by 2040
| 21st August 2012
By 2040, a quarter of over 65 year olds in the United Kingdom could be diagnosed with cancer.
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Lancet Series on Hypertension
| 17th August 2012
A new Lancet series released this month highlights a group of articles on the topic of hypertensi
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Largest Global Survey on Tobacco use shows threat to low and middle income countries-Lancet
| 17th August 2012
The Lancet published the largest survey of tobacco use worldwide, 'Tobacco use in 3 bill
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UNDP poised for role supporting accelerated FCTC implementation
| 27th July 2012
From the FCA website:
