Health Concerns In The Pacific Islands

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Universal Health Coverage and the Pacific Islands: An …

(3 days ago) WEB1. Introduction. The 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) have a population of 11.4 million people living on many hundreds of islands and atolls spread across one-third of the earth’s surface [1,2].The PICTs vary considerably in …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8998582/

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Strengthening health security in the Pacific

(8 days ago) WEBWHO supports Pacific governments and partners to prepare, detect, assess and respond to emergencies, including climate change-related hazards. Learn about the activities, news, multimedia and …

https://www.who.int/westernpacific/activities/strengthening-health-security-in-the-pacific-islands

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Addressing noncommunicable diseases in the Pacific islands

(6 days ago) WEBWHO supports Pacific Island governments to prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions, which are the main causes of premature mortality and disability in the …

https://www.who.int/westernpacific/activities/addressing-ncds-in-the-pacific

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The impact of COVID-19 on public health systems in the …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) have experienced the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in different ways and with different timelines, …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(22)00113-4/fulltext

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COVID-19 in the US-affiliated Pacific Islands: A timeline of …

(4 days ago) WEBThis article reviews the COVID-19 response in the USAPIs from March 2020 to November 2022, based on regional situational reports. It highlights the challenges, …

https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0002052

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Analysis of the burden and trends of communicable …

(7 days ago) WEBThese findings highlight the importance of comprehensive approaches to address environmental health concerns and implement nutrition interventions, which …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-023-16894-z

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Universal Health Coverage and the Pacific Islands: An …

(Just Now) WEBThe 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) have a population of 11.4 million people living on many hundreds of islands and atolls spread across one …

https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/7/4108

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Health in the Pacific: 12 Things to Know - Asian …

(4 days ago) WEBGood health is a prerequisite to development - healthy people help communities grow and economies prosper. Here are 12 facts about the state of health in Pacific Island countries and why they are …

https://www.adb.org/features/facts-and-data-about-health-pacific

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UNICEF PACIFIC ISLANDS Health

(4 days ago) WEBMost of the health issues faced by women and children in the Pacific are preventable, and this requires effective primary health care (PHC). PHC addresses the majority of a …

https://www.unicef.org/pacificislands/media/3741/file/Health%20Programme%20Brief.pdf

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Health and nutrition UNICEF Pacific Islands

(9 days ago) WEBMost of the health and nutrition issues faced by women and children in the Pacific are preventable. However, preventing them requires an effective primary health care …

https://www.unicef.org/pacificislands/what-we-do/health-and-nutrition

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Health Challenges of the Pacific Region: Insights From History

(6 days ago) WEBOne of the greatest health problems facing Pacific people is obesity, and interventions are urgently needed. The Pacific islands are among the most …

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2019.02184/full

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Americans of Pacific Island Ethnicity Have Up to Triple the Rate of

(1 days ago) WEBThe first-of-its-kind report, issued by the American Cancer Society (ACS) on May 1, focuses solely on the cancer risk of Americans who’ve descended from regions …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-01/americans-of-pacific-island-ethnicity-have-up-to-triple-the-rate-of-cancer-deaths

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Navigating health workforce challenges and priorities in the Pacific

(4 days ago) WEBIn the vast expanse of the Pacific, where azure waters meet lush landscapes, the challenges faced by Pacific island countries and areas (PICs) in …

https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/feature-stories/item/navigating-health-workforce-challenges-and-priorities-in-the-pacific

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health

(4 days ago) WEBSome other health conditions and risk factors that are prevalent among Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders are hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis. Other Health …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-health

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Report shows Americans of Pacific island ethnicity have up to …

(5 days ago) WEBThe American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Facts & Figures for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Other Pacific Islander People, …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-americans-pacific-island-ethnicity-triple.html

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Instability in the Pacific Islands: A status report - Lowy Institute

(4 days ago) WEBThe total population of the Pacific Islands is forecast to grow from 11 million to 17.7 million or more than 60 per cent by 2050, mostly in just four countries: Vanuatu, …

https://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/instability-pacific-islands-status-report

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Mental health UNICEF Pacific Islands

(8 days ago) WEBImpact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF. NEW YORK/SUVA, FIJI, 6 October 2021 – Children and …

https://www.unicef.org/pacificislands/topics/mental-health

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SURGICAL SYSTEM STRENGTHENING IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS

(8 days ago) WEBAccess, workforce, and financial risk protection are critical issues in surgical, obstetric, and anaesthetic and obstetric (SOA) care delivery in Pacific Island Countries and Territories …

https://phd.spc.int/sites/default/files/p-related-files/2021-11/2021%20PHoH%20Oct%20Item%203.3%20Surgical%20Systems%20Strengthening%20in%20the%20Pacific%20Islands%2021Sep2021.pdf

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Human health and climate change in Pacific Island countries

(2 days ago) WEBClimate change is a defining challenge of our time and could prove to be the most significant human health threat of the 21st century. For future generations in high …

https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/9789290617303

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Americans of Pacific Island Ethnicity Have Up to Triple the Rate of

(7 days ago) WEB“We hope that these startling disparities will spur local communities and health care providers to increase awareness of cancer symptoms and opportunities for cancer …

https://www.drugs.com/news/americans-pacific-island-ethnicity-have-up-triple-rate-cancer-deaths-118985.html

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Healthy islands - World Health Organization (WHO)

(4 days ago) WEBAccordingly, the Healthy Islands vision is one where: Children are nurtured in body and mind; Environments invite learning and leisure; People work and age with dignity; …

https://www.who.int/westernpacific/about/how-we-work/pacific-support/healthy-islands

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