Whether or not a child gets vaccinated has nothing to do with socio-economic status in Argentina. Health centres right across the country provide all children free and compulsory vaccines against 15 diseases — 16 for girls.28 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO)-- In Argentina, the WHO-recommended human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is given to all girls at 11…
Salt is the leading risk factor for hypertension, which affects nearly one in three people in the Americas
Washington, D.C., 17 May 2013—At least 30% of people in the Americas suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure, for which excessive dietary salt is the main risk factor. For 1 of 3 people who have hypertension, cutting sodium intake…
Guyana and Suriname have announced they will carry out new studies to confirm whether anti-malarial treatments are losing their effectiveness in their populations, as suggested by preliminary data collected by the two countries.The new studies will be supported by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the…
Washington, DC, 25 April 2013 (PAHO) — The search for the next "Malaria Champions of the Americas" will get under way today, on the occasion of World Malaria Day, April 25. This year's contest will highlight malaria initiatives that provide added value by integrating and seek solutions to other health challenges as well. …
Washington, D.C., April 8 2013 (PAHO/WHO)—Countries in the Americas can save money and improve their access to medicines for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer through the Revolving Fund for Strategic Public Health Supplies of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), known as the PAHO…
Up to 90% of people could develop high blood pressure if current trends continueWashington, D.C., 5 April 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — High blood pressure —currently the number-one risk factor for disease and illness worldwide— is a treatable and preventable condition whose risk can be reduced through lifestyle changes, particularly eating less salt and…
PAHO/WHO urges individuals to "know your numbers" and health providers to take every opportunity to measure patients' blood pressureWashington, D.C., 4 April 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — At least one in three adults in the Americas has high blood pressure, or hypertension, the number-one risk factor cardiovascular disease and death throughout the world.…
High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death worldwide. One in three adults has hypertension, which increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. This is the theme of this year's World Health Day, which is celebrated every April 7.In observance of World Health Day 2013, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)…
Everyone can play a role in reducing salt intake to improve health
Washington, D.C., 12 March 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is joining the call for "Less salt, please!" during this year's World Salt Awareness Week. The March 11—17 campaign urges everyone to help reduce dietary salt,…