A variety of definitions have been used for different purposes over time. Health can be promoted by encouraging healthful activities, such as regular physical exercise and adequate sleep, and by reducing or avoiding unhealthful activities or situations, such as smoking or excessive stress. Still, other factors are beyond both individual and group choices, such as genetic disorders. Ongoing sleep deprivation has been linked to an increased risk for some chronic health problems.
- A public-private partnership to develop a coordinated research strategy to speed the most promising COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
- Its aim is to prevent health problems from happening or re-occurring by implementing educational programs, developing policies, administering services and conducting research.
- Despite determined global progress, an increasing proportion of child deaths are in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia.
- Data and research help us understand these challenges and set priorities, share knowledge of what works, and measure progress.
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