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ranked among the top 3 leading causes of death globally in 2020 and 2021, responsible for 13 million lives lost.

In most regions of the world, it was among the top 5 causes of death. In the Americas, it was the number 1 cause of death.

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#COVID19 ranked among the top 3 leading causes of death globally in 2020 and 2021, responsible for 13 million lives lost. In most regions of the world, it was among the top 5 causes of death. In the Americas, it was the number 1 cause of death. 📊 bit.ly/4aEB74
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Noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, cancers, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease were the biggest killers, accounting for 3/4 of all deaths.

During the pandemic, these diseases caused 78% of non-COVID deaths.

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Noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, cancers, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease were the biggest killers, accounting for 3/4 of all deaths. During the #COVID19 pandemic, these diseases caused 78% of non-COVID deaths. 📊  bit.ly/4aEB74e
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The pandemic reduced global life expectancy by almost 2 years–wiping out a decade of progress made in improving population health.

Global healthy life expectancy dropped to 61.9 years in 2021 ⬇️

We are now back at the level of 2012.

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The #COVID19 pandemic reduced global life expectancy by almost 2 years–wiping out a decade of progress made in improving population health. Global healthy life expectancy dropped to 61.9 years in 2021 ⬇️ We are now back at the level of 2012. 📊 bit.ly/4aEB74e
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Facts & figures from the world’s report card on health:

↘️ global life expectancy
🔝 biggest killer diseases
❓ death toll from the pandemic
❗️ increasing rates of obesity, undernutrition

More in the World Health Statistics 2024 report:
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Facts & figures from the world’s report card on health: ↘️ global life expectancy 🔝 biggest killer diseases ❓ death toll from the #COVID19 pandemic ❗️ increasing rates of obesity, undernutrition More in the World Health Statistics 2024 report: 📊 bit.ly/4aEB74e
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Progress towards meeting the health-related targets of the 2030 Global Goals is only about 1/3 of what is needed. The new SDG3 GAP report provides directions for how the partnership should evolve going forward in our joint efforts for better :

Progress towards meeting the health-related targets of the 2030 @GlobalGoalsUN is only about 1/3 of what is needed. The new SDG3 GAP report provides directions for how the partnership should evolve going forward in our joint efforts for better #HealthForAll:
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History is repeating itself, as the tobacco industry tries to sell the same nicotine to our children in different packaging: bit.ly/3yeDtt0

How can they talk about harm reduction when they are marketing these dangerous, highly-addictive products to children?

History is repeating itself, as the tobacco industry tries to sell the same nicotine to our children in different packaging: bit.ly/3yeDtt0 How can they talk about harm reduction when they are marketing these dangerous, highly-addictive products to children?
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Don't miss the Sherrie Silver Foundation performing live at the Walk the Talk: Challenge!
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Join the fun this Sunday in Geneva.

There are loads of activities starting from 8AM at Place des Nations: bit.ly/3U2Ok1S

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🎬 Which films will win from the 2024 official selection of the Film Festival?

Watch, comment and share your favourite films until May 26: bit.ly/4axYb4t

🎬 Which films will win from the 2024 official selection of the #HealthForAll Film Festival? Watch, comment and share your favourite films until May 26: bit.ly/4axYb4t #Film4Health
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Big Tobacco will stop at nothing to reach their audience… even if it means they kill 8 million people a year with their products.

It’s time to step in and call them out.

Join the campaign: bit.ly/3yeDtt0

Big Tobacco will stop at nothing to reach their audience… even if it means they kill 8 million people a year with their products. It’s time to step in and call them out. Join the campaign: bit.ly/3yeDtt0 #TobaccoExposed
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A few days are left until the 5th edition of Walk the Talk: the Challenge!

Join us on Sunday 26 May at Place des Nations in Geneva 🇨🇭

Activities start from 8AM. Let's walk, run, dance, exercise together!

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Double Olympic Champion 🥇 World Champion ⏱️ World Record over 800m David Rudisha OLY is giving a running masterclass at the Walk the Talk: Challenge!

Will you be able to keep the pace?

For keen runners wanting a special moment with an The Olympic Games legend, join us this

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Free samples! Sponsored events! Younger customers!

Tobacco industry marketing might look and feel different, but it’s all the same lies and deception that has caused addiction, harm and destruction for decades.

Expose big tobacco: bit.ly/3QCdfXP

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Earlier today, Al-Awda Hospital in northern was reportedly invaded. The hospital had been under siege since 19 May.

A total of 140 hospital staff, patients, and companions were inside the hospital at the time.

12 hospital staff, including the hospital director, 14

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