Environment, Climate Change and Health
We pursue a healthier environment by strengthening health sector leadership, building mechanisms for political and social support and monitoring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals regarding environmental threats to health.
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9 February 2020
WHO global strategy on health, environment and climate change: the transformation...
The burden of disease attributable to the environment is high and persistent, and amounts to 13 million deaths each year (one quarter of all deaths), and...
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24 October 2022
State of the world's drinking water: An urgent call to action to accelerate progress on ensuring safe...
This report, presents the data on the links between water, health and development and the status of drinking water, with actionable recommendations to...
28 September 2022
Guidelines on mental health at work
An estimated 15% of working-age adults have a mental disorder at any point in time. Depression and anxiety are estimated to cost the global economy...
28 September 2022
Mental health at work: policy brief
Work can be a protective factor for mental health, but it can also contribute to potential harm. All workers have the right to a safe and healthy environment...
Lead is a priority chemical hazard that should be included in national drinking-water quality standards and monitored as part of drinking-water quality...
