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Along with an individual approach (behavioural and/or pharmacological interventions) to smoking cessation and treatment of tobacco dependence, a supportive environment is needed to encourage tobacco consumers in their attempts to quit. Treatment of tobacco dependence should be part of a comprehensive tobacco-control policy along with measures such as taxation and price policies, advertising restrictions, dissemination of information and establishment of smoke-free public places. The recommendations contained in this book propose a broad framework for addressing smoking cessation and treatment of tobacco dependence. In this framework, Governments can progressively choose minimal, expanded and core recommendations as they strengthen their resources and capacities.
This WHO's report provides a global overview of progress towards each of the health MDGs to date and identifies the challenges to be addressed if we are to meet the goals. It presents the essential elements - the strategies and inputs - that will help the international community working collectively, to tackle the health crisis facing many poor countries, and in doing so, contribute to poverty reduction.
How do unions around the world respond to issues raised by sexual minorities? Much as been written on labor's response to issues raised by women and racial minorities, but there has been little work done on labor's engagement with gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and the transgendered. The original essays in this collection attempt to fill that void by bringing together a group of experts who examine labor's response to such issues as benefits for same-sex partners, anti-discrimination language in collective agreements, and education. Speaking from a variety of racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, and political views, the contributors bring their unique personal perspectives and scholarly appr...
Le Guide sadresse en premier lieu aux représentants gouvernementaux des différents secteurs, aux points de contact chargés de la mise en oeuvre des ODD relatifs à leau, à lassainissement et à la santé, ainsi quaux points de contact nationaux dans le cadre du Protocole. De même, il constitue une source dinformations à destination dautres parties prenantes, notamment les décideurs nationaux dont le rôle est de programmer et de développer des politiques en particulier dans les secteurs de leau, de lassainissement et de la santé, la famille des Nations Unies et dautres agences internationales contribuant à la mise en oeuvre des ODD, les prestataires de services dans les domaines de leau et de lassainissement, les organisations de la société civile et lensemble des donateurs.
On the occasion of the centenary of the International Labour Organization (ILO), this 11th volume of International Development Policy explores the Organization's capacity for action, its effectiveness and its ability to adapt and innovate. The collection of thirteen articles, written by authors from around the world, covers three broad areas: the ILO’s historic context and contemporary challenges; approaches and results in relation to labour and social protection; and the changes shaping the future of work. The articles highlight the progress and gaps to date, as well as the context and constraints faced by the ILO in its efforts to respond to the new dilemmas and challenges of the fourth ...
Développez les compétences pour comprendre et soigner une grande diversité de patients ! Le Guide du professionnel de la santé sur la compétence culturelle, 2e édition explique la prestation de soins interculturels sûrs et efficaces. Ce livre met la théorie en pratique en commençant par un aperçu de la compétence culturelle clinique. Il montre comment appliquer la compétence culturelle à diverses populations et discute des considérations à prendre en travaillant avec des populations précises. Avec cette approche, vous développerez un ensemble de comportements, d’attitudes et de principes grâce auxquels vous travaillerez efficacement dans de nombreux milieux. Rédigé par ...
First published in 2008, La Faim et la Sant is a valuable contribution to the field of Environment and Sustainability.