Young Professionals Chronic Disease Network
A Unique Voice
We provide a voice for young professionals at the global level. We believe young people are a central catalyst for the emergence of new ideas to confront the challenge of NCDs.
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YP-CDN has a proven track record of impacting policy at the global level. Our members stay updated on the latest news and opportunities related to NCDs research, training and policy.
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A People's Movement Against Chronic Disease
Posted by Jeremy Schwartz on July 10, 2014 at 17:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
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WHO announces Commission to Ending Childhood Obesity
Posted by Kyle Turner on June 7, 2014 at 8:41 0 Comments 2 Likes
Dear Young Professionals,
The most comprehensive global study ever undertaken for obesity was just released and the need for serious population-wide action is no longer up for debate. The…
Continue Trade Agreements and their Public Health Implications
Posted by Kyle Turner on June 4, 2014 at 5:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Dear Young Professionals,
Trade agreements are being used to “handcuff governments” over health policy, Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organisation…
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Reflections from my first experience of a World Health Assembly
Posted by Hannah Brinsden on June 3, 2014 at 2:15 0 Comments 5 Likes
Dear Young Professionals,
I wanted to share with you my first experience of a World Health Assembly and some of the key events and discussions that went on in relation to NCDs and obesity. As this was my first trip to Geneva for a WHA I…
Continue NCDs and Trade
Posted by Kyle Turner on May 21, 2014 at 5:35 0 Comments 3 Likes
Dear Young Professionals,
Please check out what Dr. Margaret Chan, WHO Director General, said in her opening address at the 67th World Health Assembly:
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Simple & Cost-Effective Action for Sitting People Health
Posted by Ragnar Viir on May 4, 2014 at 15:30 1 Comment 1 Like
Dear Young Professionals,
70 years but young in science – I defended my PhD thesis only four years ago I am pleased to be member of YP-CDN. Text below is translation of my Estonian Development Fund Grant Proposal competition…
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