Belgium has a growing obesity problem like other European countries, made more challenging by its regional divisions between French-speaking Wallonia and Flemish-speaking areas. While Wallonia initially had higher obesity rates, levels have remained stable there but increased in Flanders. This split has resulted in an uneven approach to health policy between regions and levels of government. Additionally, Belgium lacks a comprehensive national strategy to encourage physical activity and mobility to help address obesity, in contrast to approaches in countries like the Netherlands.
When it comes to obesity policy, Denmark is in many ways a country of contrasts. While national policy focuses on the same elements of prevention that feature in many other European countries, Denmark has also been at the forefront of experimentation.
Adapting revenue policies to health needs and expenditure projections - Tamas...OECD Governance
This presentation was made by Tamas Evetovits and Sarah Thomson, WHO, at the 4th meeting of the Joint DELSA/GOV-SBO Network on Fiscal Sustainability of Health Systems, held in Paris on 16-17 February 2015.
Professor Kevin Balanda presents the main conclusions of Work Package 4 of the EU Joint Action on Physical Activity and Nutrition (JANPA) at the General Assembly of the conference, in Paris on 23 November 2017.
The overall aim of the project is to contribute to halting the rise of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents by 2020. JANPA stands for “Joint Action on Nutrition and Physical Activity”.
In accordance with the policy actions that addresses overweight and obesity at European level and as a contribution to the EU Action plan on childhood obesity 2014-2020, JANPA has the focus on aspects such as: the economic burden of obesity in national health systems, the multilevel and multi-sectorial and life-course approach for preventing health problems that originate from childhood obesity, sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy nutrition and related health problems, taking into account social inequality.
JANPA set out:
to use the economic evaluation of the cost of overweight and obesity in children to encourage public actions
to support a healthy start in life by promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity to pregnant women and families with young children, through identifying the successful multi-component interventions for different settings
to promote healthier environments in schools and pre-schools
to identify and share actions at local or national level regarding nutrition and physical activities.
to share specific tools to promote healthy eating and drinking practices and improve the consumers information at national level.
Presentation delivered by Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at the Advanced Training and Conference on Health Economics (24 June 2015, Budapest, Hungary)
Presentation made by Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at the meeting "Health in Action reforming the Greek National Health System to Improve Citizens’ Health", on 5 March 2014, Athens, Greece.
When it comes to obesity policy, Denmark is in many ways a country of contrasts. While national policy focuses on the same elements of prevention that feature in many other European countries, Denmark has also been at the forefront of experimentation.
Adapting revenue policies to health needs and expenditure projections - Tamas...OECD Governance
This presentation was made by Tamas Evetovits and Sarah Thomson, WHO, at the 4th meeting of the Joint DELSA/GOV-SBO Network on Fiscal Sustainability of Health Systems, held in Paris on 16-17 February 2015.
Professor Kevin Balanda presents the main conclusions of Work Package 4 of the EU Joint Action on Physical Activity and Nutrition (JANPA) at the General Assembly of the conference, in Paris on 23 November 2017.
The overall aim of the project is to contribute to halting the rise of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents by 2020. JANPA stands for “Joint Action on Nutrition and Physical Activity”.
In accordance with the policy actions that addresses overweight and obesity at European level and as a contribution to the EU Action plan on childhood obesity 2014-2020, JANPA has the focus on aspects such as: the economic burden of obesity in national health systems, the multilevel and multi-sectorial and life-course approach for preventing health problems that originate from childhood obesity, sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy nutrition and related health problems, taking into account social inequality.
JANPA set out:
to use the economic evaluation of the cost of overweight and obesity in children to encourage public actions
to support a healthy start in life by promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity to pregnant women and families with young children, through identifying the successful multi-component interventions for different settings
to promote healthier environments in schools and pre-schools
to identify and share actions at local or national level regarding nutrition and physical activities.
to share specific tools to promote healthy eating and drinking practices and improve the consumers information at national level.
Presentation delivered by Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at the Advanced Training and Conference on Health Economics (24 June 2015, Budapest, Hungary)
Presentation made by Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at the meeting "Health in Action reforming the Greek National Health System to Improve Citizens’ Health", on 5 March 2014, Athens, Greece.
Για τις νέες προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουμε έκανε λόγο ο Θόδωρος Σκυλακάκης
Στο μείζον θέμα της πρόληψης στον τομέα της υγείας αλλά και τις νέες προκλήσεις που προκύπτουν έκανε λόγο ο ευρωβουλευτής του ΕΛΚ και ιδρυτικό στέλεχος της Δημοκρατικής Συμμαχίας κ. Θόδωρος Σκυλακάκης σε εκδήλωση με θέμα
«Πρόληψη: στρατηγική επιλογή για την πολιτική δημόσιας υγείας στην Ελλάδα και την Ε.Ε.».
Σύμφωνα με τον έλληνα ευρωβουλευτή «όλοι είναι υπέρ της πρόληψης, στο τέλος όμως κανείς δεν ενδιαφέρεται να πάρει πρωτοβουλίες». Ωστόσο ο κ. Σκυλακάκης τόνισε ότι «δεν είναι ελληνικό αλλά ευρωπαϊκό φαινόμενο».
Παράλληλα έκανε λόγο για τις νέες προκλήσεις που έχουμε να αντιμετωπίσουμε όπως η γήρανση του πληθυσμού, η υπόθεση του ανθρώπινου γονιδιώματος αλλά και οι δυνατότητες που έχει το marketing στον τομέα της πρόληψης.
Όσον αφορά το ανθρώπινο γονιδίωμα (αποτελείται από το σύνολο των γονιδίων ενός οργανισμού και κατευθύνει την φυσική ανάπτυξη και την συμπεριφορά του), ο κ. Σκυλακάκης ανέφερε ότι σε 3-4 χρόνια θα υπάρχει η δυνατότητα εξέτασης γονιδιωμάτων με 100 δολάρια.
Στην εκδήλωση ήταν καλεσμένος και ο βουλευτής του ΠΑΣΟΚ και καθηγητής στο London School of Economics κ. Η. Μόσιαλος, ο οποίος όμως δεν κατάφερε να παρευρεθεί λόγω της κακοκαιρίας.
In the last 18 years, the countries of the Central and Eastern European region (CEE) have experienced dynamic epidemiological developments characterized by improved average life expectancy. Despite the marked improvement in that area, most CEE countries have yet to achieve the average life expectancy of the EU- 15. Significant discrepancies, even between the CEE countries themselves, remain a fact. Nevertheless, the overall health of the CEE population is improving. This, together with demographic changes such as aging, may have an impact on future medical service utilization levels and health expenditures. These demographic and epidemiological changes are taking place together with the institutional transformation of the sector.
Authored by: Stanislawa Golinowska, Agnieszka Sowa
Published in 2007
Presentation delivered by Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at the School of Public Health Management (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, 24 November 2016)
How to reduce health inequalities? Results of 4 EU funded projects: DEMETRIQ,...sophieproject
How to reduce health inequalities? Recommendations to government ministers from four EU-funded projects: DEMETRIQ, DRIVERS, SILNE and SOPHIE, by Margaret Whitehead, United Kingdom; Johannes Siegrist, Germany; Anton Kunst, The Netherlands; Carme Borrell, Spain. Presented at the 7th European Public Health Conference: "Mind the gap: Reducing inequalities in health and health care". Glasgow, 20th to 22nd November 2014.
This seventh edition of Health at a Glance provides the latest comparable data on different aspects of the performance of health systems in OECD countries. It provides striking evidence of large variations across countries in the costs, activities and results of health systems. Key indicators provide information on health status, the determinants of health, health care activities and health expenditure and financing in OECD countries. Each indicator in the book is presented in a user-friendly format, consisting of charts illustrating variations across countries and over time, brief descriptive analyses highlighting the major findings conveyed by the data, and a methodological box on the definition of the indicator and any limitations in data comparability.
Oficina de Fechamento do Diagnóstico do CMDCA de Birigui-SPCMDCA Birigui
Projeto Conhecendo a Realidade. Oficina de planejamento do CMDCA para definição de diretrizes e ações. A oficina tomou como base todos os documentos gerados no diagnóstico da situação da criança e do adolescente de Birigui-SP: quadro de referência do diagnóstico, pesquisa com jovens, síntese da oficina dos técnicos, síntese da oficina com os dirigentes, síntese da oficina com a comunidade.
Đầu tư bất động sản nghỉ dưỡng thế nào ít rủi ro?Toan Tran
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Europe is facing an obesity crisis of epidemic proportions that threatens to place a tremendous burden on its healthcare systems. But policymakers appear divided over how to deal with the issue, according to a new white paper published by The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Ethicon.
Για τις νέες προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουμε έκανε λόγο ο Θόδωρος Σκυλακάκης
Στο μείζον θέμα της πρόληψης στον τομέα της υγείας αλλά και τις νέες προκλήσεις που προκύπτουν έκανε λόγο ο ευρωβουλευτής του ΕΛΚ και ιδρυτικό στέλεχος της Δημοκρατικής Συμμαχίας κ. Θόδωρος Σκυλακάκης σε εκδήλωση με θέμα
«Πρόληψη: στρατηγική επιλογή για την πολιτική δημόσιας υγείας στην Ελλάδα και την Ε.Ε.».
Σύμφωνα με τον έλληνα ευρωβουλευτή «όλοι είναι υπέρ της πρόληψης, στο τέλος όμως κανείς δεν ενδιαφέρεται να πάρει πρωτοβουλίες». Ωστόσο ο κ. Σκυλακάκης τόνισε ότι «δεν είναι ελληνικό αλλά ευρωπαϊκό φαινόμενο».
Παράλληλα έκανε λόγο για τις νέες προκλήσεις που έχουμε να αντιμετωπίσουμε όπως η γήρανση του πληθυσμού, η υπόθεση του ανθρώπινου γονιδιώματος αλλά και οι δυνατότητες που έχει το marketing στον τομέα της πρόληψης.
Όσον αφορά το ανθρώπινο γονιδίωμα (αποτελείται από το σύνολο των γονιδίων ενός οργανισμού και κατευθύνει την φυσική ανάπτυξη και την συμπεριφορά του), ο κ. Σκυλακάκης ανέφερε ότι σε 3-4 χρόνια θα υπάρχει η δυνατότητα εξέτασης γονιδιωμάτων με 100 δολάρια.
Στην εκδήλωση ήταν καλεσμένος και ο βουλευτής του ΠΑΣΟΚ και καθηγητής στο London School of Economics κ. Η. Μόσιαλος, ο οποίος όμως δεν κατάφερε να παρευρεθεί λόγω της κακοκαιρίας.
In the last 18 years, the countries of the Central and Eastern European region (CEE) have experienced dynamic epidemiological developments characterized by improved average life expectancy. Despite the marked improvement in that area, most CEE countries have yet to achieve the average life expectancy of the EU- 15. Significant discrepancies, even between the CEE countries themselves, remain a fact. Nevertheless, the overall health of the CEE population is improving. This, together with demographic changes such as aging, may have an impact on future medical service utilization levels and health expenditures. These demographic and epidemiological changes are taking place together with the institutional transformation of the sector.
Authored by: Stanislawa Golinowska, Agnieszka Sowa
Published in 2007
Presentation delivered by Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at the School of Public Health Management (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, 24 November 2016)
How to reduce health inequalities? Results of 4 EU funded projects: DEMETRIQ,...sophieproject
How to reduce health inequalities? Recommendations to government ministers from four EU-funded projects: DEMETRIQ, DRIVERS, SILNE and SOPHIE, by Margaret Whitehead, United Kingdom; Johannes Siegrist, Germany; Anton Kunst, The Netherlands; Carme Borrell, Spain. Presented at the 7th European Public Health Conference: "Mind the gap: Reducing inequalities in health and health care". Glasgow, 20th to 22nd November 2014.
This seventh edition of Health at a Glance provides the latest comparable data on different aspects of the performance of health systems in OECD countries. It provides striking evidence of large variations across countries in the costs, activities and results of health systems. Key indicators provide information on health status, the determinants of health, health care activities and health expenditure and financing in OECD countries. Each indicator in the book is presented in a user-friendly format, consisting of charts illustrating variations across countries and over time, brief descriptive analyses highlighting the major findings conveyed by the data, and a methodological box on the definition of the indicator and any limitations in data comparability.
Oficina de Fechamento do Diagnóstico do CMDCA de Birigui-SPCMDCA Birigui
Projeto Conhecendo a Realidade. Oficina de planejamento do CMDCA para definição de diretrizes e ações. A oficina tomou como base todos os documentos gerados no diagnóstico da situação da criança e do adolescente de Birigui-SP: quadro de referência do diagnóstico, pesquisa com jovens, síntese da oficina dos técnicos, síntese da oficina com os dirigentes, síntese da oficina com a comunidade.
Đầu tư bất động sản nghỉ dưỡng thế nào ít rủi ro?Toan Tran
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Europe is facing an obesity crisis of epidemic proportions that threatens to place a tremendous burden on its healthcare systems. But policymakers appear divided over how to deal with the issue, according to a new white paper published by The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Ethicon.
When it comes to the scale of the obesity problem and the strategy for addressing it, Italy is a study in contrasts. Levels of overweight and obesity among adults are lower than the European average. However, childhood obesity has already reached crisis levels, highlighting that the obesity burden is likely to rise significantly in the years ahead if policymakers do not take action.
This publication provides information on the use of price policies to promote healthy diets and explores policy developments from around the WHO European
Region. It examines the economic theory underpinning the use of subsidies and taxation and explores the currently available evidence. The publication includes
several case studies from WHO European Member States where price policies have been introduced. It concludes with some observations about the design of
more effective price policies.
Confronting obesity in Poland, Romania and the Czech Republic is an Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU) report, commissioned by Johnson & Johnson, which examines the
policy responses to obesity in these three countries. The findings of this report are based
on desk research and the insights from seven in-depth interviews with a range of senior
obesity experts from the three countries.
Our thanks are due to the following for their time
It may be the political and economic leader of Europe, but when it comes to the global obesity epidemic, Germany takes a decidedly relaxed attitude compared with its neighbours.
Spain, like its European neighbours, is waking up to a looming obesity problem. Although obesity prevalence is roughly around the European average, levels of awareness and concern about the problem are lower than in many other European countries.
Taxes won't work - Why? Taxation is the wrong tool to address obesity and make consumers’ diets healthier. Taxing food and drink will have a negative impact on the economy.Governments should be encouraging people
to eat a healthy diet and lead balanced lifestyles, not taxing them.
For a country with a relatively low prevalence of obesity, Sweden is arguably one of the most forward-looking countries in terms of research into the problem and the funding of intervention options.
Compared with its European neighbours, France has been slower to stake out a more aggressive policy for combatting obesity. In part, this is a simple question of numbers: around 15% of the country’s adult population was obese in 2014, well below the levels seen in England (24.8%), Germany (23.6%) or Spain (22.9%).
Contemporary health policy context in Europe: some opportunities and challenges
Presentation by Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe. 8 March 2017, Israel
From overweight to healthy weight:Dutch policy to stop the obesity epidemic i...ParentingCultureStudies
Although the Dutch government recognized overweight as a health and lifestyle problem in a policy document in 2001, the matter was only taken up more seriously during 2004. The policy approach chosen is that of somewhat formalized ‘covenant’ led by the ministers of Health and Education with a range of private actors such as the food industry, health insurance companies, labour unions, federations of employers etc.
Presentation made by Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at the meeting on Interdepartmental Plan for Public Health of Catalonia (PINSAP) Strategy and Programme, held in Barcelona, Spain on 14 February 2014.
Presented by Philip James of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine at the WHO European Ministerial Conference on Nutrition and Noncommunicable Diseases in the Context of Health 2020 on 4 July 2013 in Vienna, Austria.
Disclaimer: WHO is not responsible for the content of presentations made by external speakers at its meetings and conferences. This presentation is published here with the speaker's consent, only for information purpose.
Decades of economic growth and development along with better governance and nutrition-specific programmes had lifted hundreds of millions of people in Asia out of poverty, as well as starvation and malnutrition. However, due to the uneven development, while a large segment of Asian's population had changed their eating habits to over-nutrition diets and worrying about lifestyle diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart diseases, there are still some countries and regions suffering from lack of nutrition. For example, childhood malnutrition and stunting is still prevalent in South Asia, one Indian survey found that 21% of children suffer wasting, and a further 7.5% of children suffer it severely.
For more details, please visit: https://eiuperspectives.economist.com/sustainability/fixing-asias-food-system/white-paper/food-thought-eating-better?utm_source=OrganicSocial&utm_medium=Slideshare&utm_campaign=Amundi&utm_content=Slideshare_whitepaper
Digital platforms and services stimulate economic growth and development. Countries are looking to the “internet economy” to provide new market opportunities and help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as promoting economic growth and sustainable industralisation, a process often relying on an increase in online access rates and smartphone penetration.
For more details, please visit: https://eiuperspectives.economist.com/technology-innovation/digital-platforms-and-services-development-opportunity-asean?utm_source=OrganicSocial&utm_medium=Slideshare&utm_campaign=Amundi&utm_content=Slideshare_whitepaper
The world’s top 100 asset owners (AOs) represent about US$19trn in assets under management. The largest, and potentially most influential, proportion is in Asia—more than a third of the total. Out of the top 20 largest funds, three out of the first five and nearly half of the total are in Asia.
For more insights, please visit: https://eiuperspectives.economist.com/sustainability/sustainable-and-actionable-study-asset-owner-priorities-esg-investing-asia?utm_source=OrganicSocial&utm_medium=Slideshare&utm_campaign=Amundi&utm_content=Slideshare_whitepaper
Internet connectivity has proven to be one of the most profound enablers of social change and economic growth of our time. Beginning with fixed narrowband internet connections and moving through successive generations of increasingly pervasive and powerful networks, connectivity has come to underpin our working and personal lives, empowering businesses to operate more efficiently and with wider reach. In turn, connectivity has sparked and fuelled countless new industries, products and services that are coming to define our modern age. Connectivity has proven to be a vital ingredient for business success.
This report examines the burden of lung cancer in Latin America and how well countries in the region are addressing the challenge. Its particular focus is on 12 countries in Central and South America, chosen for various factors including size and level of economic development: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.
In the cyber world, many are attacked but not all are victims. Some organisations emerge stronger. The most cyber-resilient organisations can respond to an incident, fix the vulnerabilities and apply the lessons to strategies for the future. A key element of their resilience is governance, a task that falls to the board of directors.
To learn more about the challenges of governing a cyber-resilient organisation, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) conducted a global survey, sponsored by Willis Towers Watson, of 452 large-company board members, C-suite executives and directors with responsibility for cyber-resilience.
Among the findings:
-In the past year, a third of the companies surveyed experienced a serious cyber-incident — one that disrupted operations, impaired financials and damaged reputations — and most placed high odds on another one in the next 12 months.
-Many companies lack confidence in their ability to source talent and develop a cyber-savvy workforce.
-Executives cite the size of the financial and reputational risk as the most important reason for board oversight.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will profoundly affect the ways in which businesses and governments engage with consumers and citizens alike. From advances in genetic diagnostics to industrial automation, these widespread changes will have significant economic, social and civic implications. As such, Intelligent Economies explores the transformative potential of AI on markets and societies across the developed and developing worlds.
This report, developed by The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Microsoft, draws on a survey of more than 400 senior executives working in various industries, including financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing,
retail and the public sector. Survey respondents operate in eight markets: France, Germany, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Thailand, the UK and the US.
As businesses generate and manage vast amounts of data, companies have more opportunities to gather data, incorporate insights into business strategy and continuously expand access to data across the organisation. Doing so effectively—leveraging data for strategic objectives—is often easier said
than done, however. This report, Transforming data into action: the business outlook for data governance, explores the business contributions of data governance at organisations globally and across industries, the challenges faced in creating useful data governance policies and the opportunities to improve such programmes.
It wasn’t long ago that a work meeting meant gathering around a table to discuss an agenda. These days you may be using Slack, Hangouts or other digital collaboration platforms that blend messaging with video and allow real-time editing of
documents. Even with these tools, communication at work can still break down, potentially endangering careers, creating stressful work environments and slowing growth.
A survey from The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Lucidchart reveals some of the perceived causes and effects of these communication breakdowns. The survey, conducted from November 2017 to January 2018, included 403 senior executives, managers and junior staff at US companies divided equally and from companies with annual revenue of less than
US$10m, between US$10m and US$1bn and more than US$1bn. The survey research provides insights about what employees see as the biggest barriers to workplace communication, the causes of the barriers and their impact on work life. Complete survey results are included at the end of
this report.
Successful young entrepreneurial innovators have achieved something akin to rockstar status. They grace magazine covers and keynote global conferences, inspiring burgeoning
start-ups and Fortune 50 companies alike.
Collectively, young entrepreneurs are innovative by nature and their thinking is an important source of growth and job creation across the world. Today, with digital tools in hand, leaders are better positioned to expand their businesses across borders, seize niche opportunities and shape the global economic future.
Yet, most of today’s young entrepreneurs want more than status and a global corporate footprint. Their ideas of success arise from powerful social, political and economic convictions.
To find out what really makes young innovators tick, The Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by FedEx, surveyed more than 500 of these young entrepreneurs around the globe about their motivations, ideals and priorities. Our survey respondents were between 25 and 50 years of age and all founders, owners or partners of firms with fewer than 500 employees. They are living in North America, Europe, Middle
East, India and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. We surveyed them on matters of globalization, technology and social values.
We then compared their views with a similar survey of the general public in the same regions. Side by side, these surveys enabled us to differentiate the outlooks of today’s young and innovative entrepreneurs.
Our surveys identified four key mindsets that guide young entrepreneurs: leading with passion; thinking globally; embracing social responsibility; and banking on connectivity. This report explores the similarities and divergences of today’s young entrepreneurs and the general public. It seeks insights into the elements of the business environment that matter most to entrepreneurs, as well as their views on a variety of issues including free trade and social responsibility.
Education systems across the world are grappling with the challenge of preparing their students for the rapid changes they will experience during their lifetimes. To this end, schools have a critical role in equipping students with the requisite skills and
competencies that will be in demand, particularly as digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly transform businesses and influence economies. In this report, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) discusses the results of a study that explores how to best prepare primary and
secondary school (referred to in this report as “K-12”) students for the 21st century workplace (“the modern workplace”), where
a mix of hard and soft skills are crucial for success. The research, sponsored by Google for Education, draws on a survey of 1,200 educators in 16 countries.1 It looks at the
strategies most effective in developing 21st century skills and how technology can support such efforts.
Gone are the days when marketing chiefs focused solely on the classic 4Ps: Product, Price, Promotions and Place - they now must take an integrated approach to drive company goals.
Corporate and shareholder sentiment towards MA has rebounded since the dark days of 2008. Low borrowing costs have coaxed many new buyers, including acquisitive Chinese conglomerates, into the market. The prices of prized assets have risen accordingly. It remains a sellers market in technology-driven deals, particularly in the consumer-goods, financial services, and media and telecommunications sectors.
Corporate treasury is now a top target for cyber-criminals. Treasury’s trove of personal and corporate data, its authority to make payments and move large amounts of cash quickly, and its often complicated structure make it an appealing choice for discerning fraudsters.
Corporate treasury is now a top target for cyber-criminals. Treasury’s trove of personal and corporate data, its authority to make payments and move large amounts of cash quickly, and its often complicated structure make it an appealing choice for discerning fraudsters.
In today’s low-yield and regulated environment, many Asia-Pacific investors are more actively monitoring their portfolios with a willingness to increase turnover and shift asset allocations for higher returns.
Asia-Pacific institutional investors are struggling to balance long-term liabilities with the need to secure yield in a world where it is increasingly scarce. They are also in the world’s fastest-growing region that has no shortage of volatility. How are they achieving returns while managing risks?
How are institutional investors in North America adapting to increasingly complex risks? Are these risks driving investors to make portfolio changes based on short-term goals or are they making tactical moves to stay focused on long-term objectives?
Political risks and the search for yield are pushing some North American institutional investors toward more tactical decisions. Investors are focused on reallocating to equities and using alternative investments to mitigate risks.
How are EMEA investors responding to changing macroeconomic and regulatory environments, stakeholder objectives and pressures, and market conditions? Based on a survey of 200 institutional investors in the region, this report takes a detailed look.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
This conference will delve into the intricate intersections between mental health, legal frameworks, and the prison system in Bolivia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges faced by mental health professionals working within the legislative and correctional landscapes. Topics of discussion will include the prevalence and impact of mental health issues among the incarcerated population, the effectiveness of existing mental health policies and legislation, and potential reforms to enhance the mental health support system within prisons.
The Importance of Community Nursing Care.pdfAD Healthcare
NDIS and Community 24/7 Nursing Care is a specific type of support that may be provided under the NDIS for individuals with complex medical needs who require ongoing nursing care in a community setting, such as their home or a supported accommodation facility.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
Empowering ACOs: Leveraging Quality Management Tools for MIPS and BeyondHealth Catalyst
Join us as we delve into the crucial realm of quality reporting for MSSP (Medicare Shared Savings Program) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
In this session, we will explore how a robust quality management solution can empower your organization to meet regulatory requirements and improve processes for MIPS reporting and internal quality programs. Learn how our MeasureAble application enables compliance and fosters continuous improvement.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V PREVENTIVE-PEDIATRICS.pdfSachin Sharma
This content provides an overview of preventive pediatrics. It defines preventive pediatrics as preventing disease and promoting children's physical, mental, and social well-being to achieve positive health. It discusses antenatal, postnatal, and social preventive pediatrics. It also covers various child health programs like immunization, breastfeeding, ICDS, and the roles of organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and nurses in preventive pediatrics.
Deep Leg Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Mor...The Lifesciences Magazine
Deep Leg Vein Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in the legs. These clots can impede blood flow, leading to severe complications.
ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance.pdfNEHA GUPTA
The "ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance" PDF provides a comprehensive overview of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines related to pharmacovigilance. These guidelines aim to ensure that drugs are safe and effective for patients by monitoring and assessing adverse effects, ensuring proper reporting systems, and improving risk management practices. The document is essential for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and healthcare providers, offering detailed procedures and standards for pharmacovigilance activities to enhance drug safety and protect public health.