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The importance of food fortification
Approximately two billion people worldwide, at least one quarter of the world’s population, suffer from the “hidden hunger” of micronutrient deficiency. [1] Micronutrient deficiencyMicronutrients – vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, folic...
Ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Over 200 million women have undergone female genital mutilation (#FGM), a procedure where their vagina has been cut or mutilated. FGM occurs in over 90 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as well as in Europe, the US and other places people from those countries move. Learn tips on conducting outreach to communities where FGM occurs.
Universal Income
Instead of providing welfare payments to people who have to prove they have extremely low incomes, an alternative theory involves guaranteeing a basic income to everyone. The latest guaranteed income program is in Los Angeles county, California, USA. The Breathe program targets people with lower incomes who have been hurt by COVID-19. It will provide $1,000 a month to 1,000 people for 3 years, helping them “breathe easier”.
Helping Ukraine
(updated) How can you help the people in the Ukraine? By supporting #charities that support the people. At this point, it's most important to support humanitarian organizations, including those helping refugees. Liberico (lphr.org) https://lnkd.in/dQYpQfEm Vostok SOS...
The SDGs and businesses
22 November 2021 The UN's Sustainable Development Goals are targets for how we, on a planetary basis, need to restructure our economies, production, use of natural resources, and the living circumstances of men, women and children around the world. The 17 goals fall...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the poorest billion
NCDs and injuries among the world’s poorest 1 billion people; heart disease, asthma, diabetes, cancer, and mental health are a problem in developing countries.
How to promote public policy
Facts alone cannot win political debates. Facts do not conquer hearts. Too often scientists think the public will be swayed by facts. Read more on how to promote policies.
Public Health Priorities part 3: the US CDC
The budget for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) for FY20 was $7.9 billion, vs. the WHO’s 2019 budget of $2.2 B.
How should the funding pie be split?
Methane
How can the fossil fuel, waste management and agriculture sectors decrease methane? A science policy symposium from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (#CCAC) last week provided policy experiences and recommendations from experts.
Funding for Disease Control (Part 2)
Disease management is suddenly a household topic due to COVID-19. But what are the normal priorities of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other disease control organizations.
Mental illness and the criminal justice system
Florida Criminal Mental Health Project works with criminals with a mental illness, guiding them through treatment plans, therapy and job searches. Police, prosecutors and judges work together to help them recover and regain their lives.
Public Health Policy Decisions – Part 1: What is Public Health?
What exactly is public health? What do public health organizations usually focus on? What are their capabilities during an infectious disease emergency?