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Mar 15, 2023, 7 tweets

Noncommunicable diseases cause 74% of all global deaths.

It's time for a change! ๐Ÿ’ช Cities worldwide ๐ŸŒ are taking action to reduce deaths from to heart disease, cancers, diabetes, respiratory disease & injury. Swipe to see some inspiring transformations! #Cities4Health

Athens, #Greeceย ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท has increased access to life-saving drugs to help prevent overdose through community-based organizations & healthcare professionals.

Bengaluru, #India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ is strengthening their efforts in reducing smoking in public places and improving compliance with smoking bans! ๐Ÿšญ #NoTobacco ๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/40aR9Om

Mexico City, #Mexico ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ is paving the way for #RoadSafety and healthier living #BeActive! Their new bike paths led to a 275% increase in cyclists and safer routes for kids to get to school. ๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/40aR9Om

Montevideo, #Uruguay ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ is promoting healthy eating through

๐ŸŒ nutritional standards,
๐ŸŽ salt reduction, and
๐Ÿฅฆ a "healthy canteens" model to improve access to nutritious foods for all. ๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/40aR9Om

Vancouver, #Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ is making public health data more accessible via an online data tool to combat noncommunicable diseases and injuries. ๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/40aR9Om #Cities4Health

5 cities were recognized for their progress in public health by the Partnership for Healthy Cities #Cities4Health.

Congratulations ๐Ÿ‘ to Athens #Greece, Bengaluru #India, Mexico City #Mexico, Montevideo #Uruguay & Vancouver #Canada.

@BloombergDotOrg @VitalStrat

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