Urban Health – The New Global Imperative – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1247

Asrar Qureshi’s blog discusses the World Health Organization’s emphasis on urban health as a global imperative. It highlights how cities, housing over half the world’s population, must prioritize health through policy and community engagement. Innovative city-led initiatives aim to prevent noncommunicable diseases, stressing a shift from reactive healthcare to proactive health systems.
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Quitting Tobacco Use – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #988

The World Health Organization recently issued clinical treatment guidelines for tobacco cessation in adults. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, tobacco addiction remains a significant global issue, with over 1.25 billion users and millions of related premature deaths each year. The guidelines cover a range of interventions, including behavioral and pharmacological support, and stress the importance of implementing cessation measures in conjunction with other tobacco control efforts. Access to comprehensive cessation services remains a challenge in many countries.
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