12 European health organisations sharing the same interests in combatting preventable chronic diseases through European policies that impact health.
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Joined October 2015
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European Chronic Disease Alliance - ECDA retweeted
📢 Save the date! On 28/01, the European Kidney Forum 2025 is coming to the @Europarl_EN, focusing on “Early Detection, Better Outcomes”. Join us to explore how early #kidneydisease screening can transform #kidney health outcomes!
👉 bit.ly/3Ou3l95
#kidneyforum2025
European Chronic Disease Alliance - ECDA retweeted
📢🚭A Good News Update on #Tobacco Control!
Today, @EUCouncil adopted a recommendation urging EU countries to:
🌳Reduce second-hand smoke & aerosol exposure in public spaces
🚬Address emerging products like e-cigarettes
After contacting national ministries, ECO celebrates this step forward, and will continue working with stakeholders, including the @EU_Commission, to track their implementation
See our statement▶️ europeancancer.org/policy/eu…
#EUHealth
💡 The new EU leadership has the opportunity to create lasting change. By adopting a long-term vision for NCDs, we can significantly reduce the burden of chronic diseases. #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
👏Thank you for joining Global Week for Action 2024, for taking the #LeadOnNCDs & building a strong NCD movement together with us!
💪As we are wrapping up 2024 activities, we need to keep the pressure.
🔜We hope you will stay with us & help us carry over the campaign into 2025 in the lead-up to the High-Level Meeting (#HLM) on NCDs.
👉actonncds.org/take-action
🌍 As the Global Week for Action on NCDs continues, let’s encourage our EU leaders to champion policies that prioritise prevention, early detection, and integrated care for all❗️
We welcome the commitments made to tackle NCDs, yet slow progress means that greater accountability is needed to ensure governments truly #ActOnNCDs.
Learn more in our advocacy priorities for the #HLM on NCDs (available in ENG, ESP & FR) 👉actonncds.org/resources/2024…
🚨 NCDs remain a leading cause of premature mortality in Europe. EU leaders must adopt WHO-endorsed interventions and enforce stricter tobacco and alcohol regulations. #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
🧠 Did you know? Over 1 in 3 EU citizens aged 16+ live with one or more chronic diseases. During This Global Week for Action on #NCDs, let’s amplify the conversation and advocate for healthier lifestyles and stronger public health policies. Together, we can make a difference!
🥗🍷 Poor nutrition and alcohol consumption are major risk factors for NCDs. We urge EU leaders to implement mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling, including for alcohol. It’s time for transparency! #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
🔎With new EU leadership in place, now is the time to increase investment in health promotion and chronic disease prevention. Let’s prioritise #NCDs and build a healthier Europe! #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
📢We kick off the Global Week for Action 2024 with a call for governments all over the world to take the #LeadOnNCDs by fast-tracking the implementation of NCD policies & commitments on the national level✨
🙌Join us because together we are stronger 👉actonncds.org/take-action
🚨 NCDs are responsible for 91% of deaths in the EU, but improved health promotion and disease prevention can reduce their prevalence by as much as 70%! Let’s raise awareness during the Global Week for Action on #NCDs and push for bold policies. The time to lead is NOW.#ActOnNCDs
🎉It's here! Global Week for Action on NCDs 2024 starts today!
📢Today we raise our voices together - it's time to #LeadOnNCDs!
💪Let's push for effective policies for chronic diseases!
🙌Explore ways to get engaged & join the #ActOnNCDs conversations 👉actonncds.org/take-action
🌍The Global Week for Action on NCDs is our chance to urge EU leaders to take decisive steps towards reducing chronic disease prevalence and mortality. Stay tuned for updates and ways to get involved! #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
Very 🔜 Global Week for action on #NCDs
We need your help! 🗣️Raise your voice to call on governments and decision-makers to take the #LeadOnNCDs
🤳Get active on social media with our ready-to-post messages
Find inspiration here👉actonncds.org/take-action/po…
#ActOnNCDs
European Chronic Disease Alliance - ECDA retweeted
🇪🇺 Yesterday, IDF Europe and @apdpdiabetes 🇵🇹 had a productive meeting with MEP @catarina_mart. We would like to thank her for her dedication to advancing action on chronic diseases such as #diabetes, and for her commitment to improve public health across the EU.🔵
European Chronic Disease Alliance - ECDA retweeted
You only have one heart; love your heart. bit.ly/2YyZlYS
#WorldHeartDay
A step forward in the prevention of major #NCDs!
Evidence speaks for itself - each year in the EU:
👉+826 378 deaths attributable to 🚬result from NCDs
👉20.5 million DALYs attributable to 🚬result from NCDs
👉+64 500 deaths attributable to second-hand smoking result from NCDs
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Congratulations to @OliverVarhelyi on his appointment as Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare!⚕️
In the mission letter from President @vonderleyen, we welcome the focus on strengthening preventive health to reduce the burden of #NCDs amongst other important priorities.
🌍On #CleanAirDay, we call for greater EU ambition to lead the green transition and protect society from air pollution.
90% of environment-related deaths in Europe result from #NCDs. Let’s act now to safeguard future generations and reduce pollution for a healthier Europe❗️
“Pollution is a silent killer that can be stopped.”
On Saturday’s #WorldCleanAirDay, @antonioguterres calls for greater investments in #CleanAirNow to save lives, combat climate change, strengthen economies & build fairer societies.
un.org/en/observances/clean-…
⚕️🌍Today, as @EP_PublicHealth discusses public health priorities, we urge a stronger focus on tackling #NCDs across Europe. Stronger EU-wide strategies and addressing key risk factors are essential to protect lives and reduce the growing strain on our healthcare systems.
🗓️Monday 9 September, 15.00 CEST
@EP_PublicHealth MEPs will hold an exchange of views on 'Public Health in the 10th term of the European Parliament'
🎥 Watch live: multimedia.europarl.europa.e…
European Chronic Disease Alliance - ECDA retweeted
Lithuania has cut alcohol-attributable deaths by 20% with @WHO support 🙌
‘Best buy’ policies, such as increased taxes and marketing bans, have reduced mortality and improved public health.
Read more about the incredible #HealthImpact 👇
bit.ly/3zAoD0I
@NIAAAnews
📄New report highlights the public call for the EU to play a larger role in health. Findings by @OBSHealth stress the need to tackle aging, climate change, and health determinants like social, political, commercial, and structural factors 👉bit.ly/3RLIUXo
The impact of NCDs in Europe is enormous; many patients are faced with co-morbidities or complications resulting from one disease. Integrated, multi-disciplinary care and improved secondary prevention through early screening are essential. #NCDFreeEurope 👉bit.ly/4bM5ozB
