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The WHO report highlights how inequalities in income, education, gender, and access to healthcare influence noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors. It emphasizes that disadvantaged populations face greater exposure to unhealthy behaviours and barriers to prevention and treatment. Addressing these disparities requires equitable healthcare, targeted policies and stronger public health interventions.
Afghanistan is projected to face a significant increase in acute malnutrition in 2027, with more than 4 million children expected to require urgent treatment. Conflict, food insecurity, poverty, displacement, and limited access to essential health and nutrition services are key contributing factors, highlighting the need for immediate humanitarian action and sustained support.
WHO has issued its first global guidelines on managing obesity in children and adolescents, emphasizing comprehensive, lifelong care. The guidance recommends healthy diets, physical activity, behavioural support and, for eligible older children and adolescents, medical treatments when appropriate. It also highlights family involvement and integrated services to prevent complications and promote healthier lives.
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This Week on SHINE: Global Nutrition & Health Updates 🌍
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report examining inequalities in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors, highlighting how social and economic factors influence health outcomes across populations.
The report, State of Inequality: Noncommunicable Diseases and Their Risk Factors, explores disparities in cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, alongside risk factors such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, obesity, and air pollution.
Income, education, gender, age, disability, and place of residence can shape both exposure to health risks and access to prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The findings emphasize the importance of using inequality data to design more inclusive and effective public health interventions.
This is the kind of global health development SHINE brings together.
Launched in 2021, SHINE is a global platform for Nutrition Informatics, connecting nutrition, information, and technology to support evidence-based practice, research, programs, and policies.
📌 Every week, SHINE brings you:
- Global health & nutrition happenings
- Emerging evidence and research
- Policy & practice updates
- Innovations and success stories
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay ahead with SHINE.
Visit our website to know more: //nutritioninformatics.info/
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Nov 2
Mobile Addiction and Anxiety Levels
Have you ever found yourself checking your phone without a notification or reaching for it the moment you wake up? While smartphones keep us connected, excessive and uncontrolled use may affect our mental health, particularly our anxiety levels.
Research suggests that problematic smartphone use and anxiety may be interconnected. Fear of missing out (FOMO), constant notifications, social comparison, and disrupted sleep can contribute to this relationship. However, smartphone use does not automatically lead to anxiety. How and why we use our devices matters.
The goal is not to eliminate smartphones, but to build healthier digital habits. Setting screen-time boundaries, reducing unnecessary notifications, and making time for offline interactions can help create a healthier balance.
This discussion is open on COPHI (Community of Population Health Informatics), a discussion forum anchored in the SMAART framework and envisioned by Dr. Ashish Joshi, PhD,MBBS,MPH
Share your views on:
- How does excessive smartphone use influence anxiety and mental well-being?
- What role do FOMO, social media, and sleep disruption play in problematic smartphone use?
- What practical strategies can help individuals develop healthier digital habits?
Share your experiences, perspectives, and evidence-informed ideas on promoting healthier digital behaviours.
Join the discussion now: https://smaartlab.org/discussion-board/mental-health/mobile-addiction-and-anxiety-levels/
#MobileAddiction #MentalHealth #Anxiety #DigitalWellbeing #COPHI #PublicHealth #PopulationHealth #SMAART #HealthTech #SmartphoneUse
Nov 2
Welcome to FHTS, Anantika Kohli
We are delighted to welcome Anantika to the Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS) as an intern under the v-INSPIRE Internship Program. Anantika has completed her BSc in Biomedical Science from York University, Toronto, Canada.
The v-INSPIRE program is an experiential learning initiative designed to strengthen the academic and practical skills of students and young professionals through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. The program offers opportunities across internships, dissertations, teaching assistantships and fellowships, helping participants engage with real-world population health and healthcare challenges.
The initiative has been developed under the guidance and leadership of Dr. Ashish Joshi, PhD,MBBS,MPH through whose mentorship FHTS has trained 1200+ interns from 15 countries, representing 240+ institutes and universities.
We look forward to Anantika’s contributions, learning and growth during her time with us and wish her a rewarding and enriching experience at FHTS.
Welcome aboard, Anantika!
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Oct 29
"From Research to Impact: Advancing Population Health Through Evidence & Innovation"
Join us for an Information Session on the Fundamentals of Population Health Research (FPHR) Training Program, organized by the Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS).
🔍 What can you expect?
✨ An overview of the FPHR training program
📚 Insights into research methodologies and study design
📊 Understanding data analysis and evidence-based research
🎯 Explore learning opportunities and potential career pathways
💬 Get your questions answered and learn how to get started!
📅 Date: 30 October 2026
⏰ Time: 11AM to 12PM
💻 Mode: Online
🔗 Register here: https://fhts.ac.in/event/?id=285203
Learn. Explore. Research. Make an Impact.
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Oct 28
