WHO report assesses inequalities in noncommunicable diseases
WHO published a global assessment of within-country inequalities in cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and their risk factors. The report draws on national data collected over the past decade.
The analysis compares disease burden, prevention and care by age, gender, economic status, education, residence, disability, employment and migration status.
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WHO published its assessment of within-country health inequalities.
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England’s reformed National Cancer Board held its first meeting on 21 September and began monitoring more than 100 commitments in the National Cancer Plan.
UK Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England1 min read Data included
In 2024, the reported organised screening rate was 82.1% in Denmark and 27.2% in Hungary. Eurostat also reported increases in some countries and declines in others compared with 2019.
Eurostat, European Commission1 min read Data included
