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Barcelona Institute for Global Health

WebEnvironment and Health over the Lifecourse. Global Viral and Bacterial Infections. Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases. Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health. Scientific …

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Health

WebThese global goals (and 169 targets) build on the achievements and aspirations of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) but go well beyond and include new, …

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ISGlobal – 2022 Annual Report

WebOur journey through global health and equity in 2022. The year 2022 saw multiple crises: an ongoing pandemic, extreme heat waves and drought, war in Ukraine, inflation and an …

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Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health Initiative – ISGlobal

WebEvidence from the five-year TIPTOP project is currently being reviewed by the WHO and, if positive, may lead to policy changes to help close the gap in access to intermittent …

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Climate and Health

WebClimate change is becoming a major issue in public health and in political agendas worldwide. The research program on Climate and Health, led by ICREA researcher …

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ISGlobal2021 – Annual Report ISGlobal 2021

WebBuilding tomorrow’s health Annual Report ISGlobal 2021 DOWNLOAD SHORT VERSION Facts & Figures Our year in review Highlights Turning the spotlight on key achievements …

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Health is Global Blog

Web10 Films on Crisis and Disaster Preparedness. A selection of ten current films dealing with various crises and disasters (accidents, earthquakes, health crises) and …

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tropEd Master of Global Health

WebTuition. University of Barcelona-ISGlobal core course 190 EUR/credit (tuition cost 2024-25 academic year) Language. English. Credits. 60 ECTS. Like the Master of Global Health …

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Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health

WebThe program aims to strengthen the evidence base in the field of the health effects of climate change and urban exposures, and assess the health co-benefits of climate …

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Planetary Health

WebPlanetary Health: When People's Health Depends on the Health of the Planet. The Advisory Council for Sustainable Development of Catalonia and the Public …

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Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative

WebCollaboration amongst planning, transport, environment and health sectors is urgently required to address the challenges posed by urbanisation, putting health and well being …

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Mental Health in Spain

WebMental health has historically been neglected and stigmatised in Spanish society, but the crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need …

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Master of Clinical Research: International Health Track

Web1 academic year. Credits. 60 ECTS. This University of Barcelona university master’s programme opens the door to a research career in global health, preparing graduates …

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A Pandemic Year in 10 Quotes

Web7. “This pandemic has magnified every existing inequality in our society – like systemic racism, gender inequality, and poverty,” said Melinda Gates in an interview in …

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How Does Urban Planning Affect Human Health

WebFigure 3.Urban heat islands and how they affect our health (ISGlobal). Exposure to high temperatures is associated with increased morbidity and premature …

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Over 4% of Summer Mortality in European Cities is

WebOver four percent of deaths in cities during the summer months are due to urban heat islands, and one third of these deaths could be prevented by reaching a tree …

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On this World Hypertension Day 2022: Emphasising the

Web[This blog post is written by Joseph Okebe, Senior Research Associate in Global Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, on behalf of the INTE …

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Why More Green Space Is Essential for Cities

WebGreen space is associated with a large number of health benefits, including lower premature mortality, longer life expectancy, fewer mental health problems, less …

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World Malaria Report 2023

WebWorld Malaria Report 2023 at a glance: Malaria cases rose to 249 million in 2022, staying significantly higher than the 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Malaria deaths in …

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What is Prospective Age and Why Does it Give Us a Different View …

WebAs people age, their health, disabilities and cognition tend to be more correlated with their prospective than chronological age. These same factors tend to be …

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How Does the Air We Breathe Affect Us

WebOur Lungs: The Filters. The part of the brain that controls the automatic process of breathing—called the respiratory centre—activates our respiratory muscles about 20,000 …

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The Pandemic: 10 Global Lessons and Challenges

WebLesson 4. Inadequate Health Care Systems. The fear that health care systems will collapse (especially the care of critically ill COVID-19 patients) looms large …

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