Apr 26, 2021 · Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Each year an estimated 684 000 individuals die from falls globally of which over 80% are in low- and …

Apr 27, 2021 · Preventing falls can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals linked to health and well-being, decent work, and safe, inclusive cities. The global community should …

Sep 25, 2024 · Bone fractures are partial or complete breaks in a bone, which may spontaneously occur (due to diseases such as osteoporosis and associated chronic conditions) or result from …

Mar 17, 2008 · The personal, family and societal impact of fall-related injuries for older persons, their families and society, and the possibility of effective interventions make this an important …

Sep 11, 2023 · Common adverse events that may result in avoidable patient harm are medication errors, unsafe surgical procedures, health care-associated infections, diagnostic errors, patient …

Apr 27, 2021 · Beyond the death toll, 172 million more people experience disabilities arising from a fall each year. Falls are not only a significant global public health problem – they are a …

Apr 26, 2021 · 跌伤是世界各地非故意伤害死亡的第二大原因。 全球每年估计有68.4万人因跌伤而死亡，其中80%以上发生在低收入和中等收入国家。 在致命的跌伤中，60岁以上成年人所占 …

Jun 7, 2024 · Each year, an estimated 600 million people fall ill and 420 000 people die from unsafe food, resulting in the loss of 33 million healthy life years (DALYs). Children under 5 …

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Feb 7, 2025 · Around the world, an estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people – fall ill after eating contaminated food each year, resulting in 420 000 deaths and the loss of 33 million …

Mar 25, 2025 · In temperate climates, RSV causes seasonal epidemics, tending to occur in late fall and winter, with an average duration of elevated viral circulation of five months.

From our longstanding Geneva headquarters to our 6 regional offices, 150 country offices and other offices around the world, WHO plays an essential role improving local health systems …

Oct 4, 2024 · Many factors combine together to affect the health of individuals and communities. Whether people are healthy or not, is determined by their circumstances and environment.

Nov 19, 2024 · Every year, nearly one in 10 people around the world fall ill after eating contaminated food, leading to over 420 000 deaths. Children are disproportionately affected, …

By the time WHO declared a pandemic in June 2009, a total of 74 countries and territories had reported laboratory confirmed infections. Unlike typical seasonal flu patterns, the new virus …

Accurate and precise information on what people fall sick from and are treated for is recorded and reported with ICD. This includes all levels of health from primary to secondary and tertiary …

Since 1990, the global under-5 mortality rate has dropped by 59%, from 93 deaths per 1000 live births in 1990 to 37 in 2023. Globally, the number of neonatal deaths also declined, from 5.2 …

2 days ago · Additionally, Latin America and the Caribbean as a region saw the PoU fall to 5.1 percent, or 34 million people, in 2024, down from a peak of 6.1 percent in 2020. Unfortunately, …

Mar 14, 2024 · Moreover, the gains have reduced significantly since 2010, and 64 countries will fall short of meeting the Sustainable Development Goals target for neonatal mortality by 2030 …

Aug 9, 2023 · COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus. The most common symptoms are fever, chills, and sore throat, but there are a range of others. Most people make a full recovery …