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Issue 21,
11 September 2008
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Europe against Alzheimer's
By Florence Lustman, inspector-general of finances, in charge of coordinating the French Alzheimer's plan 2008-2012
Alzheimer's and related illnesses inevitably worsen with age. In Europe they affect 1 woman in 4 and 1 man in 5 aged over 85. As Europe's population continues to age, we must respond to the growing burden and face up to the various scientific, medical and social challenges.
The search for diagnostic tools and treatments continues. But in the meantime we can alleviate the distressing symptoms, enable sufferers to live more independently and help them and their carers to achieve a higher quality of life.
France has drawn up an ambitious five-year plan to tackle all aspects of the disease. And the issue has been explored at EU level through the 5th, 6th and 7th framework programmes for research, the Era-net Neuron call for projects, the EuroCoDe programme on dementia and policy discussions on the development of high-quality, accessible long-term care.
All EU countries are grappling with issues relating to prevention, integrated care and treatment, support for carers, research, and maintaining the dignity of sufferers. While ultimate responsibility for finding solutions lies with national authorities, they can make more and faster progress by pooling experience, sharing good practice and cooperating on scientific projects. That will be the focus at the conference to be held by the French Presidency in Paris on 30 and 31 October. France's goal is to promote joint projects to combat this disease affecting millions of Europeans.
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EU to help school kids fight the flab
New plans to give free fruit and vegetables to schoolchildren – and extend the range of dairy products already available.
EU to help school kids fight the flab
New plans to give free fruit and vegetables to schoolchildren – and extend the range of dairy products already available.
Promoting generic medicines
This issue of Euro Observer summarizes the key policies employed in seven OECD countries to promote the use of generic medicines and their role in achieving cost savings within health care systems.
Promoting generic medicines
This issue of Euro Observer summarizes the key policies employed in seven OECD countries to promote the use of generic medicines and their role in achieving cost savings within health care systems.
Eupha launched a new website
The European Public Health Association (EUPHA) has just launched a new website. The website is user-friendly and completely updated.
Eupha launched a new website
The European Public Health Association (EUPHA) has just launched a new website. The website is user-friendly and completely updated.
Risk assessment: Scientific Committees
The European Commission is planning to invite soon scientists to join its Scientific Risk Assessment Advisory Structure of Scientific Committees, Pool of Advisors, and Database of Experts.
Risk assessment: Scientific Committees
The European Commission is planning to invite soon scientists to join its Scientific Risk Assessment Advisory Structure of Scientific Committees, Pool of Advisors, and Database of Experts.
Improving the quality of life in later years
Vast improvements in the quality of life of the elderly can be achieved by bringing nursing and physiotherapy teams into residential care homes for older people. According to an intensive two-year pilot scheme undertaken in the United Kingdom, not only will this improve quality of life for patients, but hospital admissions will also fall as a result.
Improving the quality of life in later years
Vast improvements in the quality of life of the elderly can be achieved by bringing nursing and physiotherapy teams into residential care homes for older people. According to an intensive two-year pilot scheme undertaken in the United Kingdom, not only will this improve quality of life for patients, but hospital admissions will also fall as a result.
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United Kingdom
Change4Life – eat well, move more, live longer
Change4Life is a new movement, supported by the Department of Health, which aims to improve children’s diets and levels of activity so reducing the threat to their future health and happiness. Our goal is to help every family in England eat well, move more and live longer.
Italy
Communication campaign against Chikuncunya
Emilia Romagna Region has launched a comprehensive information campaign after an outbreak of Chikuncunya occurred last year. Material consists in information sheets on the vector (tiger mosquito), the disease, the measures put in place from the health authorities, suggestions and advice to citizens and also a video.
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New rules on pesticide residues to strengthen food safety in the European Union
The European Commission made an important step forward in its efforts to ensure food safety in the European Union, as a regulation revising and simplifying the rules pertaining to pesticide residues entered into force.
New rules on pesticide residues to strengthen food safety in the European Union
The European Commission made an important step forward in its efforts to ensure food safety in the European Union, as a regulation revising and simplifying the rules pertaining to pesticide residues entered into force.
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4th International Forum on Disability Management, "Breaking down barriers together" (22-24 September 2008)
At this forum Disability Managers from all over the world exchange experiences and can learn from each other.
14th World Congress of Psychiatry, "Science and Humanism: For a Person-Centered Psychiatry" (20-25 September 2008)
Courses, plenary sessions and workshops will be organised around a variety of topics, such as anxiety disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry and health promotion.
2nd European Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (9-10 October)
As injury prevention and safety promotion initiatives gain momentum in Europe, this Conference will be a milestone opportunity to take stock of these developments and help move actions at European and national levels forward.
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Dementia in Europe Yearbook 2007 - Alzheimer Europe with the support of the European Collaboration on Dementia Project - 2007
Dementia in Europe Yearbook 2007 - Alzheimer Europe with the support of the European Collaboration on Dementia Project - 2007
WHO report 'Neurological Disorders, public health challenges"
WHO report 'Neurological Disorders, public health challenges"
European Commission publishes final report of a study on "Quality in and Equality of Access to Healthcare Services: HealthQUEST"
European Commission publishes final report of a study on "Quality in and Equality of Access to Healthcare Services: HealthQUEST"
Mission report: Measles outbreak in Austria
In response to an outbreak of Measles ahead of the European Football Championship 2008, the Austrian health authorities requested a rapid risk assessment of the situation.
Mission report: Measles outbreak in Austria
In response to an outbreak of Measles ahead of the European Football Championship 2008, the Austrian health authorities requested a rapid risk assessment of the situation.
Guidance priority risk groups for influenza vaccination
Guidance priority risk groups for influenza vaccination
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New website for health promotion videos
Following an initiative of DG Health and Consumers of the Commission, this new web site aims to share ideas and best practice and to show what has been done in public health campaigns in European countries. You have a chance to put your videos on-line or just give us feedback on the site.
New website for health promotion videos
Following an initiative of DG Health and Consumers of the Commission, this new web site aims to share ideas and best practice and to show what has been done in public health campaigns in European countries. You have a chance to put your videos on-line or just give us feedback on the site.
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Europe against Alzheimer's
Activities at EU level
European Pact for Mental Health and Well Being: Mental health in older people
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Health-EU -
Mental Health
Mental Health
Other interesting links
EBC - European Brain Council
European Alzheimer's Disease Consortium
WHO - Neurology and public health
Alzheimer's Disease International
Alzheimer Europe
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