World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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EU ban on microplastics stubs out cigarette butt pollution

Since May 2018, the EU has been trying to tackle the top 10 types of litter found on Europe’s beaches – the second most common being cigarette butts. As part of the European Strategy fo... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 4 min read
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The role of the public in changing norms: smoke-free beaches in Spain

In Spain, a powerful campaign is paving the way to ban cigarette smoking on beaches. The motivations are not just for health, but also for the environment. Long after a cigarette has be... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 4 min read
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World No Tobacco Day 2022: awards for tobacco control in the WHO European Region

On 31 May, World No Tobacco Day 2022 focuses on how tobacco throughout its lifecycle pollutes the environment we live in and damages the health of people.Each year, WHO presents awards... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 2 min read
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The uphill battle: the story of Georgia’s fight for a tobacco-free future

A new video recently launched by WHO/Europe tells the story of a long battle that united public health specialists, civil society activists, journalists and politicians against a powerf... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Polish and Turkish health-care innovators among recipients of public health prizes at World Health Assembly

The Severe Hypothermia Treatment Centre in Krakow, Poland, and Professor Mehmet Haberal of Başkent University in Ankara, Turkey, have today been presented with WHO-supported awards reco... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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Education and provisions for adequate menstrual hygiene management at school can prevent adverse health consequences

Adequate menstrual hygiene facilities with free hygiene products and timely education for boys and girls on menstrual health are crucial school interventions to ensure health, well-bein... Read More