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    May 14

    Remember that your need to register to join this Wednesday’s webinar “Know Your Numbers” for the launch of the “Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Hypertension Control Programs" 👉 More information:

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  2. 4 hours ago

    Eliminating trans fats is key to protecting health and saving lives: estimates that every year, trans fat intake leads to more than 500,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease.

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    13 hours ago

    Join us tomorrow, at 11am EDT for the presentations of "Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Hypertension Control Programs". Register at: + INFO:

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    12 hours ago

    May 17th is World Hypertension Day! 1 in 3 adults with hypertension don`t know they have it. Ask your doctor/health provider to check your blood pressure regularly.

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    May 14

    Industrially-produced trans fat is toxic, there's no reason people should continue to be exposed to this chemical in their food when healthier alternatives exist

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    May 14

    Industrially-produced trans fats are contained in hardened vegetable fats, such as margarine & ghee, and are often present in snacks, baked & fried foods. Manufacturers often use them as they have a longer shelf life. But healthier alternatives can be used

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    May 14

    Every year over 500,000 people die from eating industrially-produced trans-fat. WHO plan to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global food supply. It’s time to

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    Eliminating trans fats is key to protecting health and saving lives: WHO estimates that every year, trans fat intake leads to more than 500,000 deaths of people from cardiovascular disease.
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    May 14

    Eliminating trans fats is 🗝️ to protecting health & saving lives. calls on governments to remove industrially-produced trans fats from the global food supply:

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    May 14

    “WHO calls on governments to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the food supply. can help achieve the elimination of trans fat, and represent a major victory in the global fight against cardiovascular disease”—

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    May 14

    Several high-income countries have virtually eliminated industrially-produced trans-fats. Action is needed in low- and middle-income countries, where controls of use of industrially-produced trans fats are often weaker

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    20 hours ago

    Industrially-produced trans fats can be replaced in food with healthier alternatives without affecting taste or cost. We will work for a trans fat free 🌍 by 2023

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    18 hours ago

    Let's Walk the Talk together for a healthier world. Be part of the challenge on 20 May!

    Walk the Talk: The Health For All Change
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    13 hours ago

    Q: What is the WHO Essential List? A: It’s a catalogue of the tests needed to diagnose the most common conditions as well as a number of global priority diseases.

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    14 hours ago

    The first-ever WHO list of essential tests is now available! It will help improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes

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    May 14

    May 17th is World Hypertension Day! 1 in 3 adults with hypertension don`t know they have it. Ask your doctor/health provider to check your blood pressure regularly.

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    May 14

    Reduce your risk of : reduce salt intake, avoid processed foods, exercise daily & maintain healthy weight.

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    15 hours ago

    On Wed 16 May, join the webinar “Know Your Numbers” & launch of the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Hypertension Control Programs. 11am– 12pm (EDT) Register here: More information:

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    May 14

    Hypertension is known as the “silent killer”because it often has no signs or symptoms, and if uncontrolled can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Learn more at

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    May 14

    REPLACE es el conjunto de medidas propuesto por la OMS para la eliminación rápida, completa y persistente de las grasas trans de producción industrial en el suministro de alimentos. Estamos presentándolo en vivo en

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    May 12

    renews its calling to serve as a pertinent and effective instrument for regional development. Read more:

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