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Issue 37,
19 June 2009
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New Commission initiative on the health of young people 'Be healthy, be yourself'
By Androulla Vassiliou: European Commissioner for Health
"I would like young people to participate actively in decisions regarding their health and to encourage them to take responsibility for their choices and lifestyles."
Health of young people in the EU today is better than it has ever been. However, there are also worrying signs: far too many young people adopt lifestyles and forms of behaviour which reduce their long-term ability to lead healthy and productive lives, thus endangering their future. I have decided to set up a youth health initiative which will bring together and build on existing work between the Commission and key youth organisations. The initiative will be launched in July and will aim to empower and involve young people more actively in looking after their health.
The initiative will be presented at a youth health conference –' Be healthy, Be yourself' – in Brussels on 9 and 10 July 2009. Young people from across Europe together with youth and health organisations and national partners will be invited to debate key health issues, such as alcohol consumption, tobacco and drugs, or physical activity and sexual health. Cross cutting issues will also be up for discussion, for example youth involvement, labour market, education, media and information. In these times of economic uncertainty, we need to address and question possible consequences for young people's health. Prior to the conference, there will be a youth camp, facilitated by the European Youth Forum. The youth camp will provide an opportunity for young people to discuss their views and prepare their contributions to the conference.
The conference is accompanied by a new website targeted at young people aged 15-25, available in 22 languages on the EU health portal. The website provides information on recent and future youth health activities of the Commission and serves as a forum for young people to exchange views on their health concerns and priorities. Two new developments on the website are the chance to enter a youth health competition and an interactive discussion forum moderated by the European Youth Forum. The contributions to date already make for interesting reading and provide much food for thought – I encourage you to visit the website and become involved in this new Commission initiative.
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Council Recommendation on rare diseases adopted by the Council
The aim of this Recommendation is to assist EU countries in tackling rare diseases more effectively and comprehensively.
Council Recommendation on rare diseases adopted by the Council
The aim of this Recommendation is to assist EU countries in tackling rare diseases more effectively and comprehensively.
Council Recommendation on patient safety
The recommendation intends to create a framework to stimulate policy development and future action in and between member states to address the key patient safety issues, including the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections.
Council Recommendation on patient safety
The recommendation intends to create a framework to stimulate policy development and future action in and between member states to address the key patient safety issues, including the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections.
EAHC Call for tenders 2009
The Executive Agency for Health and Consumers launches call for tenders in the area of: skin allergies, environment and health, developing public health capacity and exchange of organs between EU countries.
EAHC Call for tenders 2009
The Executive Agency for Health and Consumers launches call for tenders in the area of: skin allergies, environment and health, developing public health capacity and exchange of organs between EU countries.
Scientific Hearing on Nanotechnology - Launch of Public Consultation
Deadline for submission of comments: 19 June 2009
Scientific Hearing on Nanotechnology - Launch of Public Consultation
Deadline for submission of comments: 19 June 2009
Call for Information on Mercury Sphygmomanometers in Healthcare and the Feasibility of Alternatives
Deadline for submission of information: Wednesday, 24 June 2009.
Call for Information on Mercury Sphygmomanometers in Healthcare and the Feasibility of Alternatives
Deadline for submission of information: Wednesday, 24 June 2009.
Swedish Presidency of the European Union: The countdown has begun!
From 1 July until the end of the year, Sweden will hold the Presidency of the EU.
Swedish Presidency of the European Union: The countdown has begun!
From 1 July until the end of the year, Sweden will hold the Presidency of the EU.
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Luxembourg
Don't wreck your life!
World No Tobacco Day was marked by a media campaign ("Ne fous pas ta vie en l'air" – don't wreck your life) including press releases and posters displayed in bus shelters, schools, doctors' offices, hospitals, pharmacies and public places.
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The promotion of the health and wellbeing of children and young people
Speech of Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Health
The promotion of the health and wellbeing of children and young people
Speech of Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Health
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19th World Congress for Sexual Health (21-25 June 2009)
The conference – whose theme is "Sexual Health & Rights: A Global Challenge" – seeks to promote sexual education, health and equality.
Balkan Congress for Rare Diseases (26 - 27 June 2009)
This conference will address issues in diagnosing and managing rare diseases in this region and will explore ways to increase European collaboration.
Joint EC, ECDC, WHO EURO meeting on tuberculosis ( 30June - 1July 2009)
This meeting is the first follow-up regarding implementation of the Berlin Declaration on TB
Informal meeting of ministers on employment, social policy, health and consumer affairs (6-9 July 2009)
The Swedish Presidency will address some of the following issues: rights of patients, access to antibacterials, prevention of alcohol-related harm and eHealth for improved patient safety.
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"Health and Young People" by the European Youth Forum
Information on health and how young people are involved in the issues affecting them. This issue of Youth Opinion includes an interview with the European Health Commissioner, Androulla Vassiliou.
"Health and Young People" by the European Youth Forum
Information on health and how young people are involved in the issues affecting them. This issue of Youth Opinion includes an interview with the European Health Commissioner, Androulla Vassiliou.
Report on recommendations for youth injury prevention – road traffic injuries
Report on recommendations for youth injury prevention – road traffic injuries
Report on recommendations for youth injury prevention – road traffic injuries
Report on recommendations for youth injury prevention – road traffic injuries
Inequalities in young people’s health behaviour
This WHO publication provides data on young people across a wide range of health, education, social and family measures
Inequalities in young people’s health behaviour
This WHO publication provides data on young people across a wide range of health, education, social and family measures
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EU Health Prize for Journalists – competition closed for submissions
The EU Health Prize for Journalists is now closed for submissions. 476 articles were submitted from 27 EU countries. A jury will meet in June and July to select the winners in each country.
EU Health Prize for Journalists – competition closed for submissions
The EU Health Prize for Journalists is now closed for submissions. 476 articles were submitted from 27 EU countries. A jury will meet in June and July to select the winners in each country.
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Youth Health Initiative
Activities at EU level
Health-EU -
Young People
Young People
European Youth Portal
European Commission - Education and Culture
Youth
European Commission - Education and Culture
Ex-smokers are unstoppable
Ex-smokers are unstoppable
News
Conference on youth health "Be healthy–Be yourself" (9-10 July 2009)
This two-day conference on youth and health – organised by the Commission in cooperation with the European Youth Forum and other youth organisations – will be opened by Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou.
Conference on youth health "Be healthy–Be yourself" (9-10 July 2009)
This two-day conference on youth and health – organised by the Commission in cooperation with the European Youth Forum and other youth organisations – will be opened by Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou.
WHO/Europe Child and adolescent health and development
Youth Health Initiative competition – final deadline 26 June 2009
This is the deadline for sending your video, poster, drawing or photograph on health issues!
WHO/Europe Child and adolescent health and development
Youth Health Initiative competition – final deadline 26 June 2009
This is the deadline for sending your video, poster, drawing or photograph on health issues!
Health Programme Projects
Children, obesity and associated avoidable chronic diseases
Healthy Nightlife Toolbox – effective interventions for (youth) drug use in recreational settings
Smoking in movies – impact on European youth and policy options
AdRisk – Community action on adolescent and injury risk
Educating youth on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Other interesting links
Partners of the EU Youth Health Conference 2009
YOUTH FORUM - Youth Forum Jeunesse
WHO - adolescent health
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