Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Subject "United Nations"
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COVID-19: Can this crisis be transformative for global health?
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)The UN has described the health, social and economic consequences of Covid-19 as a global crisis unlike any other encountered in its history. Although a pandemic of this nature was not unforeseeable, its arrival seems ... -
The household economic burden of non- communicable diseases in 18 countries
(BMJ Global Health, 2020)background Non- communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally. In 2014, the United Nations committed to reducing premature mortality from NCDs, including by reducing the burden of healthcare costs. ... -
An own goal in sport for development: Time to change the playing field
(Sport and Development, 2016)Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) refers to the use of sport to promote varied outcomes beyond the playing field and has been defined as ‘the intentional use of sport, physical activity and play to attain specific ...