Publications
Key publications
Registries and information systems for diabetes care in the WHO European Region: preliminary findings for consultation (2021)
The aim of this scoping review of qualitative evidence was to generate an overview of the status of diabetes registries and similar information systems in countries of the WHO European Region.
Towards more physical activity: Transforming public spaces to promote physical activity — a key contributor to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Europe (2017)
This publication focuses on physical activity and how it can be supported through urban planning.
Time to Deliver in Europe. Meeting noncommunicable disease targets to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (2019)
This short report sets out some of the key messages and shared learning from the first European high-level conference on NCDs held in Ashgabat in December 2013.
Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in Kazakhstan. The case for investment (2019)
This report provides evidence through three analyses that NCDs reduce economic output and discusses potential options in response, outlining details of their relative returns on investment.
Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in Turkey - The case for investment (2018)
An intervention costing analysis provides an estimate of the funding required to implement a set of policy interventions for prevention and clinical interventions.
Evidence brief for policy. Reducing the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and their negative health impact in Estonia (2016)
The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased energy intake, weight gain, overweight and obesity more than for any other food or beverage as well as with the development of several non-communicable diseases and poor oral health.
Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in the European Region: a progress report (2014)
This report aims to demonstrate achievements made in the various proposed action areas, reporting the activities already undertaken and future plans, through presentation of data for the region derived from WHO’s NCD Country Capacity Survey 2013.
Bibione. Breathe by the sea. The story of a smoke-free beach in Italy (2014)
It documents a local initiative for a smoke-free beach employing whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches to address smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke in public settings.
Clinical guidelines for chronic conditions in the European Union (2013)
This study reviews for the first time the various national practices relating to clinical guidelines in 29 European countries.
Marketing of foods high in fat, salt and sugar to children: update 2012–2013 (2013)
Provides information on the marketing of foods and beverages to children and the changes that have occurred in the last decade. It examines the evolution of marketing methods in parallel with changes in media platforms.
Action Plan for implementation of the European Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases 2012−2016 (2012)
Prevention and better control of NCDs will reduce premature death and preventable morbidity and disability, improve quality of life, and help reduce growing health inequalities.
Gaining health. Analysis of policy development in European countries for tackling noncommunicable diseases (2009)
Insight into policy development in 8 European countries to address the challenge of NCDs, and draw out the main themes to assist policy-makers in formulating their own responses.
The challenge of obesity in the WHO European Region and the strategies for response (2007)
Presents the many technical papers written for the 2006 conference and updated for publication by a large group of experts in public health, nutrition and medicine.
Brochure, 13-10-2020
Sitges, Spain, 16–18 April 2018
Information about NCDs for every Member State, available as a full report or as individual profiles by country
Baku, Azerbaijan, 15 September 2011
Baku, Azerbaijan, 12-15 September 2011
via WHO headquarters
WHO headquarters, 2011
WHO headquarters, 2010: The first report on the worldwide epidemic of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, along with their risk factors and determinants
WHO headquarters, 2010
A comprehensive road map for coordinated global, regional and national action
WHO headquarters, 2006
WHO headquarters, 2008
International Diabetes Federation
European Commission
