World Health Organization
Biographic Data
| ID | 301066 |
|---|---|
| NAME | World Health Organization |
| GIVEN NAMES | World Health |
| FAMILY NAME | Organization |
| SIGNATURE | ORGANIZATION W H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Whiteley Clinic |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 41 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 75 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 41 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1952 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
WHO technical information note
Sugars and dental caries Key facts* Free sugars include all monosaccharides and disaccharides cook added to foods and drinks by the manufacturer, or consumer, and sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juices and fruit juice concentrates (WHO Guideline on sugars intake for adults and children, 2015: http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/guidelines/sugars_intake/en/). Dental caries (also known as tooth decay or dental cavities) is th…
Pricing Long-term Care for Older Persons
the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of WHO and OECD concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement.v Pricing long-term care for older personsThe World Health Organization (WHO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation a…
International technical guidance on sexuality education
The Guidance was developed to assist education, health and other relevant authorities in the development and implementation of school-based and out-of-school comprehensive sexuality education programmes and materials. It is immediately relevant for government education ministers and their professional staff, including curriculum developers, school principals and teachers. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), youth workers and young people can a…
Shanghai declaration on promoting health in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Ambient air pollution
Trends in maternal mortality, 1990-2008
In 2000, the United Nations (UN) Member \n States pledged to work towards a series of Millennium \n Development Goals (MDGs), including the target of a \n three-quarters reduction in the 1990 maternal mortality \n ratio (MMR; maternal deaths per 100 000 live births), to be \n achieved by 2015. This target (MDG 5A) and that of achieving \n universal access to reproductive health (MDG 5B) together \n formed the two targets for MDG 5: Improve matern…
Cancer control
This module shows decision-makers and program managers how to advocate for policy development and effective program implementation of cancer control.--Publisher's description
WHO Global Database on Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Nutrition-Friendly Schools Initiative (NFSI)
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Mental health policy, plans and programmes
WHO/Conrad Technical Consultation on Nonoxynol-9, World Health Organization, Geneva, 9-10 October 2001
This report summarises the evidence presented to a technical consultation on the safety of N-9 and its effectiveness for protection against pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and HIV, organized by the World Health Organization Department of Reproductive Health and Research with CONRAD in October 2001. Key conclusions from the meeting include: 1. Although Nonoxynol-9 has been shown to increase the risk of HIV infection when used frequently…
Considerations Regarding Re-use of the Female Condom
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends use of a new male or female condom for every act of intercourse where there is a risk of unplanned pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infection, including HIV. Since access to female condoms may be limited and re-use of female condoms has been reported, WHO has convened two consultations to address considerations regarding such re-use. Based on these consultations, WHO does not recommend or promot…
Health21
Health 21
The United Nations on the Impact of HIV/Aids on Adult Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa
United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, World Health Organization, The United Nations on the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Adult Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, Population and Development Review, Vol. 24, No. 3 (Sep., 1998), pp. 655-658
The World Health Report 1996
Community-based Distribution of Contraceptives A Guide for Programme Managers
Contraceptive Method Mix
Female Sterilization--A Guide to Provision of Services
Detecting Pre-Eclampsia
Our Planet, Our Health
NORPLANT Contraceptive Subdermal Implants
This book provides comprehensive guidelines for the programmed introduction of Norplant subdermal implants a long-acting reversible hormonal contraceptive. The guidelines present a strategy for the introduction into family planning programs of a new contraceptive technology that will expand the options currently available. Emphasis has been placed on the particular needs of developing countries but the information provided is useful for family pl…
Breastfeeding and Child Spacing
Natural Family Planning
Trends in maternal mortality, 1990-2008
In 2000, the United Nations (UN) Member \n States pledged to work towards a series of Millennium \n Development Goals (MDGs), including the target of a \n three-quarters reduction in the 1990 maternal mortality \n ratio (MMR; maternal deaths per 100 000 live births), to be \n achieved by 2015. This target (MDG 5A) and that of achieving \n universal access to reproductive health (MDG 5B) together \n formed the two targets for MDG 5: Improve matern…
Report on the World Social Situation
Considerations Regarding Re-use of the Female Condom
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends use of a new male or female condom for every act of intercourse where there is a risk of unplanned pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infection, including HIV. Since access to female condoms may be limited and re-use of female condoms has been reported, WHO has convened two consultations to address considerations regarding such re-use. Based on these consultations, WHO does not recommend or promot…
Sexually transmitted diseases as a risk factor for HIV transmission
A Consultation on sexually transmitted diseases (STD) as a potential risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)1 transmission was convened by the World Health Organization's Global Programme on AIDS (GPA) and Sexually Transmitted Disease Programme (VDT) from 4–6 January 1989 in Geneva. A total of 32 participants from 21 countries participated, including experts in public health, epidemiology, biomedical and social science aspects of STD a…
WHO/Conrad Technical Consultation on Nonoxynol-9, World Health Organization, Geneva, 9-10 October 2001
This report summarises the evidence presented to a technical consultation on the safety of N-9 and its effectiveness for protection against pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and HIV, organized by the World Health Organization Department of Reproductive Health and Research with CONRAD in October 2001. Key conclusions from the meeting include: 1. Although Nonoxynol-9 has been shown to increase the risk of HIV infection when used frequently…
The United Nations on the Impact of HIV/Aids on Adult Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa
United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, World Health Organization, The United Nations on the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Adult Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, Population and Development Review, Vol. 24, No. 3 (Sep., 1998), pp. 655-658
Annual Epidemiological and Vital Statistics, 1939-1946. Part I. Vital Statistics and Causes of Death
Report on the World Social Situation
Annual Epidemiological and Vital Statistics, 1957
Mental Health problems of Automation
Breastfeeding
Induced Abortion
Traditional Birth Attendants
Sixth Report on the World Health Situation
Infant and Early Childhood Mortality in Relation to Fertility Patterns
Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Intersectoral Action for Health
Appropriate Technology for Maternal and Newborn Care
Women, Health and Development
Mechanism of Action, Safety and Efficacy of Intrauterine Devices
Breastfeeding and Child Spacing
Natural Family Planning
Partner notification for preventing HIV transmission
A Consultation on partner notification for preventing HIV infection was convened by the World Health Organization's Global Programme on AIDS (GPA) and Sexually Transmitted Disease Programme (VDT) from 11–13 January 1989 in Geneva. A total of 27 participants from 20 countries attended the Consultation, including experts in public health, law, epidemiology, biomédical and social science aspects of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
Sexually transmitted diseases as a risk factor for HIV transmission
A Consultation on sexually transmitted diseases (STD) as a potential risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)1 transmission was convened by the World Health Organization's Global Programme on AIDS (GPA) and Sexually Transmitted Disease Programme (VDT) from 4–6 January 1989 in Geneva. A total of 32 participants from 21 countries participated, including experts in public health, epidemiology, biomedical and social science aspects of STD a…
NORPLANT Contraceptive Subdermal Implants
This book provides comprehensive guidelines for the programmed introduction of Norplant subdermal implants a long-acting reversible hormonal contraceptive. The guidelines present a strategy for the introduction into family planning programs of a new contraceptive technology that will expand the options currently available. Emphasis has been placed on the particular needs of developing countries but the information provided is useful for family pl…
Female Sterilization--A Guide to Provision of Services
Detecting Pre-Eclampsia
Our Planet, Our Health
Community-based Distribution of Contraceptives A Guide for Programme Managers
Contraceptive Method Mix
The World Health Report 1996
Medicine (28 works) · Environmental health (19 works) · Economic growth (13 works) · Economics (13 works) · Population (11 works) · Business (10 works) · Family medicine (8 works) · Family planning (8 works) · Research methodology (8 works) · Developing country (7 works)