UN High-Level meeting on non communicable diseases
On 19-20 September 2011 the United Nation held a High-Level Meeting on Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This meeting witnessed the recognition of neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, previously excluded from the focus of the High-Level Meeting, as contributing to the non-communicable disease burden worldwide along with cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases […]
Older people and natural disasters: the Japanese tsunami
The recent tsunami that hit Japan represents one of the deadliest natural disasters of our recent times. With a death toll of over 10,000 and 13,000 people still missing{1}, Japan’s population has been tragically affected by this disaster. Japan’s demographic profile, which makes it the fastest ageing country in the world, means that the impact […]
Health at a Glance: Europe 2010
A recent special edition of Health at a Glance (1) reveals new evidence about the growth in average life expectancy across Europe, whilst painting a picture of health inequalities.
