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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Oct 17

    9 in 10 people breathe air that's not safe. , an invisible killer that we may face on a simple walk home

    Breathe Life: The Walk Home
    Air pollution claims 1 out of 9 lives and threatens the future of our climate.
    1,000 retweets 702 likes
  2. 3 hours ago

    9 in 10 people breathe air that's not safe. is an 'invisible killer' - 's campaign

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    41 retweets 18 likes
  3. 4 hours ago

    Not all originates from human activity. Air quality can be influenced by dust storms, particularly in regions close to deserts

    32 retweets 28 likes
  4. 9 hours ago

    International poisoning prevention week 23 - 29 Oct 2016: Lead is toxic

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    117 retweets 88 likes
  5. 10 hours ago

    : Stella cld not afford her meds & her son’s schooling so she sacrificed her meds

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    45 retweets 25 likes
  6. 11 hours ago

    Dr Chan: Noncommunicable diseases are the leading killers worldwide, many millions of lives are at stake

    57 retweets 28 likes
  7. 11 hours ago

    JOIN: WHO global dialogue: the role of non-state actors in supporting countries in tackling noncommunicable diseases

    79 retweets 87 likes
  8. 18 hours ago

    Typhoon () has brought in heavy rains, if you are in the affected areas & there is flooding, remember these health tips!

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    54 retweets 55 likes
  9. Oct 19

    Margaret Chan, OMS: causa una cuarta parte de muertes por enfermedades del corazón.

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    29 retweets 29 likes
  10. Oct 19

    Campaign tackles impact of in cities.

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    18 retweets 30 likes
  11. Oct 17

    As we brace for Typhoon and , remember to keep these health tips in mind!

    As we brace for Typhoon /, keep these health tips in mind!
    27 retweets 22 likes
  12. Oct 19

    : Zaenab had heard about , but it took her over one year to visit a doctor

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    83 retweets 72 likes
  13. Oct 18

    Major sources of : Inefficient modes of transport Household fuel & waste burning Coal-fired power plants Industrial activities

    88 retweets 66 likes
  14. Oct 18

    Q: What role can the health sector play in advancing healthy, sustainable urban planning? A:

    33 retweets 37 likes
  15. Oct 18

    Leprosy cases still appear in the Americas. If not detected and treated in time they can cause physical disabilities

    45 retweets 26 likes
  16. Oct 18

    : Outdated transport strategies can lead to increased road traffic deaths and injuries

    99 retweets 82 likes
  17. Oct 18

    Urban policies that lead to increased contribute to premature deaths from strokes, cancers

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    240 retweets 146 likes
  18. Oct 18

    Focusing on health can unlock progress to reduce inequalities in urban areas, and expand access to services and opportunities

    44 retweets 54 likes
  19. Oct 18

    Healthy cities are socially inclusive 📷:

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    52 retweets 65 likes
  20. Oct 18

    Health is a fundamental driver of sustainable development

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    180 retweets 149 likes
  21. Oct 18

    How to integrate health into urban planning, investments, and policy decisions?

    43 retweets 38 likes

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