Thread by @WHO

Noncommunicable diseases cause 74% of all global deaths.

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

Athens, #Greece 🇬🇷 has increased access to life-saving drugs to help prevent overdose through community-based organizations & healthcare professionals.

Bengaluru, #India 🇮🇳 is strengthening their efforts in reducing smoking in public places and improving compliance with smoking bans! 🚭 #NoTobacco 🔗bit.ly/40aR9Om

Mexico City, #Mexico 🇲🇽 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. 🔗bit.ly/40aR9Om

Montevideo, #Uruguay 🇺🇾 is promoting healthy eating through

🍌 nutritional standards,
🍎 salt reduction, and
🥦 a "healthy canteens" model to improve access to nutritious foods for all. 🔗bit.ly/40aR9Om

Vancouver, #Canada 🇨🇦 is making public health data more accessible via an online data tool to combat noncommunicable diseases and injuries. 🔗bit.ly/40aR9Om #Cities4Health

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

Congratulations 👏 to Athens #Greece, Bengaluru #India, Mexico City #Mexico, Montevideo #Uruguay & Vancouver #Canada.

@BloombergDotOrg @VitalStrat

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