Healthy lifestyle for a healthier future in the EU
by Guntis Belēvičs, Minister for Health of the Republic of Latvia
Next week, I will have the pleasure of hosting the Conference on healthy lifestyles in Riga, organized under the Latvian Presidency. This event will highlight the importance of healthy diets and physical activity for the health of European citizens, as well as their direct relevance to the performance of the EU economy.
At present, more than half of European adults are overweight or obese. As long as this is the case, heart disease, diabetes and some cancers will continue to be mounting threats to our quality of life, to the sustainability of our health systems and to the vitality of our economy.
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OPEN - Obesity Prevention through European Network
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MOVE - European Physical Activity Promotion Forum
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'Hello Neighbour!', by Sibylle Hamann, 2013 winner from Austria
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Reporting from across Europe
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Parliament has approved regulations which will make smoking in cars carrying children illegal. The new rules will come into force on 1 October 2015 and people failing to comply could face a £50 fixed penalty notice.
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EU Press Releases
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Forthcoming events
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To mark Rare Disease Day 2015, EURORDIS gives the floor to patient representatives who have influenced policy and decision makers. Vytenis Andriukaitis, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, gives the opening remark. Participate online!
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