“Health is ultimately a political choice” The WHO introduced measures aimed at reducing the burden of chronic diseases in Europe Healthcare The World Health Organization (WHO) is convinced that only 25 political measures related to the healthcare sector can ensure a reduction in the huge burden of chronic diseases in Europe in a relatively short time. ~ 60 > 62 ~In the article published in the journal Lancet: Healthcare in the European Region, non -infectious diseases (BOD) from WHOs analyzed for the first time how a number of measures in the field of public health can only provide positive results for the health of the inhabitants of Europe and Central Asia. This analysis shows that politicians and policy developers can achieve measurable results in the fight against the bottom during one political cycle. & Amp; NBSP; non -infectious diseases are the main cause of mortality and disability around the world. In the European region, they account for 90 percent of all deaths and 85 percent of all cases of disability, including mental health. A significant part of the deaths from the lower premature, that is, what is happening under the age of 70 years. & Amp; nbsp; approximately 60 percent of all preventive deaths from the bottom are caused by preventive causes: they can be avoided by reducing alcohol and tobacco consumption, reducing the prevalence of unhealthy nutrition and insufficient physical activity. Остающиеся 40 процентов случаев смерти можно предотвратить путем обеспечения необходимого лечения, такого как неотложная помощь при инфаркте и инсульте. «Государства-члены в Европейском регионе и партнеры в области здравоохранения постоянно спрашивают у меня, что можно сделать для того, чтобы наиболее эффективным и экономичным способом уменьшить смертность от сердечно-сосудистых заболеваний и рака, – говорит Европейский региональный Director of WHO Dr. Hans Klage. – Now, thanks to our new study, we can recommend them the most profitable and quick measures that are capable of – if there is a political will to use them in an optimal way – in a short time to bring tangible benefits for the health of the population. Such measures will help states fulfill their obligations in the field of healthcare, in particular – to achieve key indicators provided for by the goals in the field of sustainable development for the period until 2030 (TSUR), to ensure economic growth and increase the healthy life, without illness and disability, life for the population of our rapidly aging region. “& Amp; nbsp; ~ 60 > most profitable and most profitable and most profitable and most profitable Fast measures Previously, the WHO introduced the concept of “most profitable measures” – proven, economically effective interventions to combat the bottom, and now it can also indicate which of these measures can provide the fastest results. The 25 most profitable and quick measures include interventions aimed at the main risk factors (tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy nutrition and insufficient physical activity) and groups of diseases (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancer). & Amp; NBSP; these include measures such as increasing excise taxes on tobacco products, alcoholic alcoholic products. drinks and unhealthy foods; a change in the composition of products and drinks to reduce the content of salt, sugar and fats in them; Placement of information on the front side of food packaging; pharmacological treatment of hypertension and acute cardiovascular disorders; Vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) and screening of cervical cancer. & nbsp; it is time to act This study is extremely relevant and timely: in September 2025, the fourth meeting of the high -level of the United Nations will be held, at which progress achieved by countries will be discussed on global goals to combat the bottom. Although the countries of the European region have achieved noticeable successes in a number of indicators, in general, Europe is lags behind the schedule of these obligations. & Amp; nbsp; “We hope that this new study will help protect people from diseases and avoid preventive cases of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as diabetes, in our region,” says Dr. Gauden Gaula, regional Strategic adviser to the bottom of the WHO and the leading author of the study. – Without the quick and wide implementation of these proven measures, half of the countries in the world will not be able to fulfill the task provided for by the goals in the field of sustainable development to reduce premature mortality from the bottom by one third. ”& Amp; nbsp; possibilities 62 > 62 ~Although the authors of the study argue that in order to achieve a real reduction in a huge burden of chronic diseases for public health and for the economy, it is important to realize the entire complex of economically effective measures, they admit that the ministries of health and other directive bodies, trying to protect and improve the health of the population in a short time, often face serious political problems. & Amp; NBSP; “We are aware of the political The importance of achieving tangible results, ”notes one of the authors of the study, a technical specialist in the issues of the bottom in the ERB WHO Ellison Ekberg. – Our study, where the temporary aspect of the implementation of these measures is considered, emphasizes that the leaders who decide on their implementation can often demonstrate a measurable effect for public health care in a year. This gives a unique opportunity to reserve a political heritage. “& Amp; NBSP; prematurely developing and preventive bottom create a serious financial burden, since they lead to a decrease in labor productivity. The results of the study will become a valuable guide for initiative developers, called up quickly, within the short political cycle, to ensure positive results for public health and for the economy. They also indicate possible ways for rapid activation by the countries of efforts to carry out global health care tasks arising from the CUR. & Amp; nbsp; preventive deaths “in a high level of premature and preventive mortality from the bottom in our region there is absolutely nothing normal or nothing normal or nothing normal or nothing normal acceptable, ”said Dr. Galea. – We cannot completely eradicate these diseases, but with the help of such policies, we are able to significantly reduce their burden and reduce the suffering of people. We understand that industries that make a profit from the sale of products harmful to health may try to prevent the implementation of these saving initiatives. That is why it is so important to ensure maximum public and political support for the introduction of these most profitable and quick measures. ”& Amp; nbsp;“ Health is, ultimately, a political choice, ”said Dr. Kluge, in turn. “We hope that the unambiguous conclusions of our study will allow the state bodies to take the necessary decisive and effective measures to prevent the bottom and the fight against them, which will benefit future generations.”