Demography: Preventing chronic diseases

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Chronic diseases are preventable: it’s mostly up to you (1/13)

An advertisement to fight obesity created on behalf of the New York City Department of Health. A new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ... more
The burden of chronic disease (2/13)

People with heart problems speak after a cardiovascular therapy training session at Sabana Park in San Jose. Cardiovascular disease is the leading ... more
The four pillars of healthy longevity (3/13)

Elderly people dance during Saint Valentine's Day celebrations in Lima, Peru. The best ways to prevent chronic disease, including mental ill-health, ... more
Healthy diet (4/13)

Children hold "Big Gulp" drinks while protesting a proposed limit on sugary drinks in New York. Walter Willet, chairman of Harvard’s Department of ... more
Regular exercise (5/13)

People with heart problems exercise in San Jose, Costa Rica. More than 60 percent of the population suffer from coronary problems.Getting the heart ... more
Avoid tobacco (6/13)

According to the World Health Organization, tobacco is the biggest single cause of preventable deaths worldwide. Smoking is the biggest risk factor ... more
Don’t abuse alcohol (7/13)

Alcohol is a toxin which harms cells and raises blood pressure which increases the risk of stroke. It is also a risk factor for depression and other ... more
Screening programs and check-ups (8/13)

A breast cancer patient poses for a photo as a nurse encourages her before a fashion parade for the International Breast Cancer Day on October 19, at ... more
Spend more on prevention (9/13)

Visitors shoot an Angry Bird toy at a theme park in Changsha, China. The park is promoted as a way to relieve chronic stress.Despite the colossal ... more
Integrate prevention into all policymaking (10/13)

Dog walkers cross a street while walking down Park Avenue in New York. Tackling chronic disease is not just a task for individuals and healthcare ... more
Improve air quality (11/13)

In 2012, for the first time, the WHO officially declared that the soot from diesel exhaust fumes cause cancer. Soot from not just vehicles, but also ... more
Care in the community (12/13)

A Palestinian doctor examines a patient at Shams medical centre in Bethlehem. Co-ordinated community action—involving citizens, social workers, ... more
Strengthen ‘connectedness’ (13/13)

Musicians perform during a street party to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee at in London. Fostering close family and community ties is ... more