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ECDA Policy paper on why the EU needs a comprehensive alcohol strategy
The WHO European region has the highest alcohol consumption rates globally, causing nearly one million deaths annually and contributing to the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Alcohol is also responsible for…
ECDA publishes a new paper on environmental risks & NCDs
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain a major health challenge across Europe, profoundly affecting lives, economies, and societies. They are the leading causes of mortality and disability, accounting for 91% of all…
Time to Lead: Global Week for Action on NCDs 2024
As the Global Week for Action on NCDs approaches (October 15-22, 2024), the European Chronic Disease Alliance (ECDA) emphasises the pressing need for decisive action against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The theme for this…
Key Priorities in Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi’s Mission Letter
The mission letter for Olivér Várhelyi, newly appointed Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, outlines several critical priorities. The letter emphasises the need to strengthen preventive health efforts, ensuring a…
