International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

MAY 19, 2022

However, few countries have similar physical activity surveillance systems, and even fewer have data from before the 2007 advent of smartphones. Most current physical activity surveillance systems are therefore unlikely to fully capture real changes in human movement behaviour across the lifespan.

Non-communicable Diseases 52

Non-communicable Diseases Mental Health and Public Health Media and Health Communication Surveillance Systems 52

Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But health departments do much more than respond to catastrophic events ; they also ensure our food and water are safe, regulate tobacco, reduce the harms that can come from substance misuse or extreme heat, provide vaccinations for dozens of communicable diseases, and much more.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Emergency Preparedness and Response Public Health Law and Regulation Environmental Health and Safety 52

Your Local Epidemiologist

JANUARY 23, 2025

Its scope is huge—everything from disease surveillance to mental health to non-communicable diseases. For disease surveillance: The WHO coordinates global surveillance system for diseases, like influenza and polio. It’s like trying to steer a massive ship with a tiny paddle.

Mental Health and Public Health 120

Mental Health and Public Health Disease Surveillance Global Health Non-communicable Diseases 120

Association of Health Care Journalists

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The strategy involves surveillance systems, data-sharing across sectors, joint risk assessments, and integrated interventions to address zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and environmental health challenges all factors that are not adequately in practice in the region.

Mental Health and Public Health 85

Mental Health and Public Health Zoonotic Diseases Environmental Health and Safety Water 85