Copyright 2010 Health Caribbean Coalition Featured HCC media http://www.Healthycaribbean.org Digitally Published IGP en-us Tues, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/tobacco_control/ccs-fctc-statement.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/tobacco_control/ccs-fctc-statement.html - MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA W.I. July 23, 2010. Cardiovascular specialists from throughout the Caribbean gathered at the Ritz-Carlton, Montego Bay Tobacco Control Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/events/7th-caribbean-ecc-conference.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/events/7th-caribbean-ecc-conference.html - First Announcement! - Be updated on the new 2010 ECC Guidelines - Saturday May 7th 2011 Jamaica Pegasus Hotel Kingston, Jamaica. Events Tues, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/200710.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/200710.html - THE 4H MOVEMENT, known for grooming very young farmers, can play a major part in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDS). News Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/180710.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/180710.html - JAMAICA is, for the first time, being represented on the board of the World Heart Federation (WHF) with the recent appointment of Deborah Chen as vice-president elect. News Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/CASH-newsletter-summer-2010.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/CASH-newsletter-summer-2010.html - Introduction from Professor Graham MacGregor, Chairman of CASH CASH brought together all of the experts on salt and blood pressure in the UK Publications Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/restrictions-urged-wntd.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/restrictions-urged-wntd.html - Washington, June 2, 2010 (PAHO) — To help protect women from the lethal effects of smoking, countries in the Americas should promptly implement tobacco control measures Publications Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/global-tobacco-epidemic-2009.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/global-tobacco-epidemic-2009.html - Warning labels on tobacco packaging and hard-hitting mass media campaigns provide needed information Publications Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/nice-cvd-2010.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/nice-cvd-2010.html - This quick reference guide presents the recommendations made in ‘Prevention of cardiovascular disease Publications Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/060610.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/060610.html - A Global Call for Action was launched on Saturday 8 May 2010 at the 3rd International Congress for Physical Activity and Health in Toronto Canada. News Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/050610.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/050610.html - Strong disciplinary action will be taken against teachers if they are in breach of the ‘No Smoking’ declaration. News Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/030610.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/030610.html - A coordinated approach to the provision of health care at both the primary and tertiary care levels News Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/hsfb-25yrs.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/hsfb-25yrs.html - As the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB) celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Board of Directors News Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/10176403.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/10176403.stm - FIFA has scored an "own goal" by agreeing sponsorship deals for the 2010 World Cup with companies that sell unhealthy products, campaigners say. News Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/chmu-2010.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/chmu-2010.html - Produced for the annual Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Meeting, the Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Update 2010 is a resource for Ministers on topical health priorities. Publications Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/280510.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/280510.html - Barbados Nation - BY KAMMIE HOLDER - DOCTORS ARE RUNNING IN PANIC, children crying and family members screaming: "Don't let him die." News Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/barbados-cdrc.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/barbados-cdrc.html - was founded in 1992 as a department of The University of the West Indies (UWI), at the Cave Hill Campus in Barbados. Publications Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/sodium-survey.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/sodium-survey.html - Background: Processed foods are major contributors to population dietary salt intake. Publications Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/women_and_tobacco_fact_sheets.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/women_and_tobacco_fact_sheets.html - Useful resource for use for the forthcoming World No Tobacco Day, which is themed around women and tobacco. Publications Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/nutritional_composition_for_BNC_study.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/nutritional_composition_for_BNC_study.html - To provide for the first time, the calculated nutritional composition of 32 composite dishes commonly consumed in Barbados Publications Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/wntd-posters.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/wntd-posters.html - Theme: Gender and tobacco with an emphasis on marketing to women. Publications Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140510-un-resolution.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140510-un-resolution.html - 14 May 2010 - The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed yesterday’s adoption of a General Assembly resolution News Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140510-keep-taxes-up.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140510-keep-taxes-up.html - Decreasing taxes levied on cigarettes will not help to reduce smuggling of contra band cigarettes. News Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140510.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140510.html - YESTERDAY'S scheduled meeting of the United Nations General Assembly was a history-making event for the governments and people of the 15-member Caribbean Community (Caricom). News Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:1404577.6676576395/rid:d154a62f5dc65bc30e66cf77b9c11911 https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:1404577.6676576395/rid:d154a62f5dc65bc30e66cf77b9c11911 - 8-80 Cities works to create vibrant cities and healthy communities, where residents live happier and enjoy great public places. Publications Tues, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/040510.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/040510.html - calling for comprehensive action to address non-communicable diseases (NCDs) News Tues, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/time-trends-sao-paulo.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/time-trends-sao-paulo.html - Purpose: To document time trends in physical activity in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil (2002-2008). Additionally, we discuss the role of Agita Sao Paulo at explaining such trends. Publications Tues, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/0,28757,1986269,00.html http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/0,28757,1986269,00.html - (Time.com) Some food labels are designed to inform consumers. Others are meant to confuse and seduce. Here's a guide Publications Sat, 1 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/cash-curry-survey.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/cash-curry-survey.html - 29.04.10. The new research from CASH surveyed 784 products in the largest survey of its kind in the UK Publications Wed, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/270410.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/270410.html - Great news from the United States. The Institute of Medicine Report recommends setting mandatory national standards for the sodium levels that food manufacturers, restaurants, and food service News Wed, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/220410.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/220410.html - at the opening ceremony of 55th annual Caribbean Health Research Council meeting on Thursday April 22, 2010 at 7 pm News Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/210410.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/210410.html - Just when you had figured out how to manage fat, cholesterol and trans fats in your diet, researchers are now warning against another common mealtime pitfall - salt. News Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/presentations/deadly-duo/index.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/presentations/deadly-duo/index.html - Presentations from the 16th Annual International Conference of the University Diabetes Outreach Programme Presentations Tues, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/060410.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/060410.html - The Cabinet of Barbados just a few weeks ago approved a salt reduction initiative aimed at getting Barbadians to reduce their salt intake and Minister of Health Donville Inniss says News Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/040410.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/040410.html - organized by the Seventh - day church in Dominica and Barbados took place on Sunday April 4th 2010. News Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/260310.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/260310.html - Friday, March 26 Northern Caribbean University News. Renowned broadcaster, Attorney-At-Law, lecturer, Tobacco Control Advocate News Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/healthy-city-is-an-active-city.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/healthy-city-is-an-active-city.html - Peggy Edwards and Agis D. Tsouros, WHO Regional Office for Europe. “…..With this guide, city leaders can create a plan for physical activity, active living and sport in their city or community. Publications Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/promoting-cardiovascular-health.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/promoting-cardiovascular-health.html - Cardiovascular disease (CVD), once thought to be confined primarily to industrialized nations, has emerged as a major health threat in developing countries. Publications Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/220310.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/220310.html - Improved Focus Needed to Tackle Non-communicable Diseases in Developing Countries. News Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/active-design.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/active-design.html - Active design is critical to addressing obesity and its related diseases - the fastest growing epidemics of our time, while also supporting the goal of sustainability Publications Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/110310.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/110310.html - Trinidad and Tobago Government News - March 11th 2010 - Of the CNCDs, heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes are the leading causes of illness and premature death in the Caribbean today. News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/90310.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/90310.html - Senator the Honourable Jerry Narace Minister of Health hosted several representatives of international, regional and local tobacco control organizations News Tues, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/ncd-newsletter_1.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/ncd-newsletter_1.html - from International Diabetes Federation, International Union Against Cancer, World Heart Federation. A United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on Non-Communicable Diseases - Why an UNGASS? Publications Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/150210.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/150210.html - On April 22, 2010, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will celebrate the annual worldwide event: World Day for Safety and Health at Work News Weds, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140210a.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140210a.html - starts Wed - Trinidad and Tobago Express. FROM Ash Wednesday, smokers will no longer be allowed to light up in any enclosed public place News Weds, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140210.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/140210.html - The Trinidad Guardian - A couple of weeks ago, the Minister of Health announced that some parts of the 2009 Tobacco Act would come into effect on Ash Wednesday News Tues, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/160210.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/160210.html - on “Preventing cardiovascular disease in the Americas by reducing dietary salt intake population-wide” News Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/110210a.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/110210a.html - Jamaica Gleaner Online, February 11, 2010 - Smoking has been recognised as a serious medical problem and, in the last 40 years, has been linked irrefutably to many serious diseases... News Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/220110.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/220110.html - Jamaica Gleaner Online, January 22nd, 2010 - The bandwagon of local smoking bans now steamrolling across the nation has nothing to do with protecting people... News Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/110210.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/110210.html - MediaGlobal, February 11, 2010, By Ryan Dicovitsky. When the international community adopted the Millennium Development Goals in 2000... News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/presentations/dominica-cncd-jan2010/index.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/presentations/dominica-cncd-jan2010/index.html - The role of CNCD Commissions in tackling chronic diseases – The Barbados Experience and FACING THE CHALLENGE OF THE CNCD EPIDEMIC: The Global Situation and a Caribbean Perspective Presentations Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/050210.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/news/050210.html - Europa Newswire, February 5, 2010. By Amy Lieberman. UNITED NATIONS. Non-Communicable, or transferable, diseases, like diabetes and cancer, account for more than 60 percent of the global deaths.... News Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/who_global_strategy_on_diet_health.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/who_global_strategy_on_diet_health.html - In May 2004, the 57th World Health Assembly (WHA) endorsed the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. Publications Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/global_action_plan_2008_2013_ncd.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/global_action_plan_2008_2013_ncd.html - The six objectives of the 2008-2013 Action Plan are: 1. To raise the priority accorded to noncommunicable disease in development work at global and national levels, and to integrate prevention Publications Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/NCDs_in_latin_america_and_the_caribbean.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/NCDs_in_latin_america_and_the_caribbean.html - The data presented in this report will be analyzed using several different indicators to provide information on the burden of disease associated with non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Each indicator measures a different aspect of burden of disease. Publications Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/networking_for_the_surveillance_of_risk_factors.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/networking_for_the_surveillance_of_risk_factors.html - This report is a collaborative effort of the Program on Non-Communicable Diseases, Division of Disease Prevention and Control of the Pan American Health Organization with several partners who kindly provided comments and suggestions Publications Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/battling_the_hidden_enemy.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/battling_the_hidden_enemy.html - National Commission For Chronic Non Communicable Diseases - Each year, thousands of Barbadians are robbed of good health, and even life, by a handful of diseases that have become chronic – deeply embedded – in our society. Publications Frid, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/negative_impact_of_sugar_sweetened_drinks.html http://www.healthycaribbean.org/publications/negative_impact_of_sugar_sweetened_drinks.html - Healthy Eating Research Building evidence to prevent childhood obesity. During the past four decades, the obesity rate for children ages 6 to 11 has more than quadrupled, from 4.2 percent to 17 percent. Publications