Pacific Islands Health Problems

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Human health and climate change in Paci…

(2 days ago) Pacific people were likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, which could be caused by:

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

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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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Strengthening health security in the Pacific

(8 days ago) WebPacific island countries and areas are already vulnerable to outbreaks and emergencies, including emerging infectious diseases, food and water insecurity, and natural hazards, with this vulnerability …

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

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Analysis of the burden and trends of communicable diseases in …

(7 days ago) WebCommunicable diseases contribute substantially to morbidity and death rates worldwide, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. Pacific Island countries face …

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

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Strengthening Pacific health systems - World Health …

(2 days ago) WebImagine having to deliver health services to a population dispersed across dozens of atolls and island groups, covering a distance of up to 5000 kilometers, with slow internet, extremely high operational costs as well …

https://www.who.int/westernpacific/activities/strengthening-pacific-health-systems

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In the Pacific, thousands of people will still lack access to safe

(4 days ago) WebSUVA, 4 July 2021 – Thousands of people in the Pacific Islands, including children, will be unable to access safely managed household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene …

https://www.unicef.org/pacificislands/press-releases/pacific-thousands-people-will-still-lack-access-safe-water-sanitation-and-hygiene

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

(4 days ago) WebSHARE THIS PAGE. Good 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 …

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

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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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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 Risks, Chronic Diseases, and Access to Care Among US …

(3 days ago) WebCompared to whites, Pacific Islanders had strikingly similar health risk factors, chronic diseases, and access to care, with non-significant odds ratios ranging …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2855003/

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Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders Health Disparities

(Just Now) WebTB disease was reported in 117 Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders in the United States, accounting for 1.3% of all people reported with TB nationally. The rate of TB …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/healthdisparities/hawaiians.html

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The Rising Tide of Mental Disorders in the Pacific Region: …

(6 days ago) WebDespite progress, poor performance of Pacific Island health systems continues to be highlighted by treatment gaps. Projecting burden of disease and the human resource …

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/app5.93

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SIXTH MEETING OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS MENTAL HEALTH …

(5 days ago) WebThe Sixth Meeting of the Pacific Islands Mental Health Network took place on 23–24 November 2021 to support the development of a regional framework for mental health, …

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/352007/RS-2021-GE-22-virtual-eng.pdf

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Pacific health data and stats Ministry of Health NZ

(9 days ago) WebPublished 03 December 2018. This quantitative report tracks progress against the indicators related to Pacific people’s health care utilisation in ʹAla Moʹui: Pathways to …

https://www.health.govt.nz/nz-health-statistics/health-statistics-and-data-sets/pacific-health-data-and-stats

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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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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health

(4 days ago) WebHealth: According to Census Bureau projections, the 2020 life expectancies at birth for Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders are 80.8 years, with 83.2 years for women, and 78.5 …

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

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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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Student Health and Well-being in the Pacific: Findings from a …

(8 days ago) Weblarge scale data on student health and mental health currently exists across the Pacific Island Countries, there are reports of significant mental health issues within the region. …

https://www.usp.ac.fj/journal-of-pacific-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2023/07/Student-Health-and-Well-being-in-the-Pacific-Findings-from-a-diverse-regional-population.pdf

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Health status of Pacific Islander populations in Queensland

(8 days ago) WebThe Pacific Islander populations are growing fast in Queensland. According to the 2006 Census, the total number of Pacific Islanders and New Zealanders (10.9% are Maori …

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/388447/hlth-status-pac-isl.pdf

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Taiwan says WHO should let it attend all its meetings Reuters

(8 days ago) WebTaiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu called on the World Health Organization on Wednesday to allow the island to attend all its meetings if it is serious about its goal …

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-says-who-should-let-it-attend-all-its-meetings-2024-05-15/

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Nuclear Issues Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

(9 days ago) WebIn view of the Pacific's nuclear legacy issues, and the complexity of the issue, the 2022 and 2023 Pacific Islands Forum Communiques recalled strong …

https://www.forumsec.org/nuclear-issues

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Director's Message May 17, 2024 VA Pacific Islands Health Care

(5 days ago) WebDirector's Message May 17, 2024. May 17, 2024. VAPIHCS Veterans, On June 28th and June 29th, 2024, there will be a Guam PACT Act and Claims Workshop at the …

https://www.va.gov/pacific-islands-health-care/stories/directors-message-may-17-2024/

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New Caledonia: Why this French island in the Pacific is roiled by

(Just Now) WebDeadly violence in the French island of New Caledonia erupted for a third day Wednesday, with armed clashes between protesters, militias and police, and buildings …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/15/asia/new-caledonia-violence-france-vote-intl-hnk/index.html

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French authorities report sixth fatality in New Caledonia violence

(6 days ago) WebSmoke rises during protests in Noumea, New Caledonia, Wednesday May 15, 2024. France has imposed a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New …

https://apnews.com/article/riots-france-new-caledonia-0ac35cebd7f55ef87a828a368879e3cc

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Pacific Health Ministers commit to strengthening health systems …

(Just Now) WebWorking together to meet both current and future health needs was a key focus of this week’s 14th Pacific Health Ministers Meeting. Ministers acknowledged the …

https://www.who.int/westernpacific/about/how-we-work/pacific-support/news/detail/24-03-2022-pacific-health-ministers-commit-to-strengthening-health-systems-to-meet-current-and-future-health-challenges

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SWPC Issues Its First G4 Watch Since 2005

(6 days ago) WebSWPC Issues Its First G4 Watch Since 2005. On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm …

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/swpc-issues-its-first-g4-watch-2005

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Aurora lights up the sky in geomagnetic storm - CNN International

(1 days ago) WebAurora seen in Atlanta area around 10:30 p.m. ET. (Emily Smith/CNN) A stunning aurora, caused by a severe geomagnetic storm, is painting the sky shades of …

https://edition.cnn.com/weather/live-news/geomagnetic-solar-storm-northern-lights-05-10-24/index.html

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Hasbro Children's Hospital addresses complex health issues

(2 days ago) WebHasbro Children's Hospital addresses complex health issues amongst teens, young adults . by BARBARA MORSE, NBC 10 NEWS. Thu, May 16th 2024 at 5:30 PM. …

https://turnto10.com/features/health-landing-page/health-check-kids/adolescent-medicine-an-emerging-specialty-for-teens-and-young-adults-southern-new-england-rhode-island-may-16-2024

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Police ID victim in Pacific murder-suicide - MSN

(1 days ago) WebDaily News. On Tuesday, police identified the female victim as 56-year-old Mary Gan. The other dead person was not named, but police said he was a 26-year-old male family …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/police-id-victim-in-pacific-murder-suicide/ar-BB1mnYDH

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Strengthening mental health services in the Pacific during COVID …

(1 days ago) WebThis has led to food and water shortages on the outer islands, leading people to move to the main island, which has subsequent issues of over-crowding and …

https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/strengthening-mental-health-services-in-the-pacific-during-covid-19-and-beyond

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RI under fire for treatment of kids with behavioral health problems

(2 days ago) WebThe state stopped placing children in St. Mary’s last November as an investigation from the state Child Advocate’s Office was uncovering a litany of incidents …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/crime/2024/05/13/ri-under-fire-for-treatment-of-kids-with-behavioral-health-problems/73669428007/

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Protecting the health of Pacific islanders from climate change and

(6 days ago) WebPacific countries and areas (PICs) are ecologically fragile and among the most vulnerable to climate change. The impact of climate change poses health risks for the region. Many …

https://www.who.int/westernpacific/activities/protecting-the-islanders-from-climate-change-and-environmental-hazards

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