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Move.
Your.
Body.
It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, Every Move Counts. #BeActive!
Your.
Body.
It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, Every Move Counts. #BeActive!
From preventing diseases to boosting mental wellbeing, WHO recommends adults do
🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
throughout the week. #BeActive!
🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
throughout the week. #BeActive!
In adults, physical activity helps reduce the risk of
🚨hypertension
🚨cancer
🚨type-2 diabetes
🚨anxiety or depression
and many more. #BeActive!
🚨hypertension
🚨cancer
🚨type-2 diabetes
🚨anxiety or depression
and many more. #BeActive!
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
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
Alcohol causes 1⃣ death every 🔟 seconds.
Drinking too much, or too often, increases risk of:
🔸 Injuries
🔸 Liver damage
🔸 Cancers
🔸 Heart diseases
🔸 Mental disorders
Avoid harmful use of alcohol to protect your health. It is perfectly 🆗 not to drink.
Drinking too much, or too often, increases risk of:
🔸 Injuries
🔸 Liver damage
🔸 Cancers
🔸 Heart diseases
🔸 Mental disorders
Avoid harmful use of alcohol to protect your health. It is perfectly 🆗 not to drink.
Too much salt and sugar is not good for our health.
Give yourself some portions of fruit and vegetables every day 🍏🍇🥕🥦🍅 and make sure your blood pressure is in check ✅!
Give yourself some portions of fruit and vegetables every day 🍏🍇🥕🥦🍅 and make sure your blood pressure is in check ✅!
People who are not active enough have a 20- 30% increased risk of death compared to people that are. Give your body a boost & move for 150-300 mins every week - every move counts! #BeActive 💛💚💙💜🧡
LIVE from Doha 🇶🇦: @DrTedros kicks off Walk the Talk for #HealthForAll challenge. #Sport4Health twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Being physically active 🤼🧘🏿♀️🏌🏃🏻♀️🏋🕺🏿 is one of the most important ways to stay healthy.
We thank everyone who is Walking The Talk for #HealthForAll with us in Doha and virtually.
Every move counts!
💃🏻bit.ly/3hX8sSs
#Sport4Health
We thank everyone who is Walking The Talk for #HealthForAll with us in Doha and virtually.
Every move counts!
💃🏻bit.ly/3hX8sSs
#Sport4Health
Don't just sit there and watch the @FIFAWorldCup - #BringTheMoves 🕺🏿💃🏻!
Join @FIFA, @MOPHQatar and WHO to challenge players at the #WorldCup2022 to celebrate goals with moves and encourage kids to #BeActive!
⚽️ bit.ly/3tz4WjL
Join @FIFA, @MOPHQatar and WHO to challenge players at the #WorldCup2022 to celebrate goals with moves and encourage kids to #BeActive!
⚽️ bit.ly/3tz4WjL
In the run-up to and during the @FIFAWorldCup, children worldwide are challenging players of participating teams to celebrate goals ⚽️ with fresh new moves simply by posting a video on their social media pages using the hashtag #BringTheMoves.
🕺🏻 bit.ly/3tz4WjL
🕺🏻 bit.ly/3tz4WjL
Children can also download GenMove, a digital app that uses artificial intelligence to encourage children to be physically active daily throughout the @FIFAWorldCup. The app will be launched on 19 November at the Walk the Talk - #HealthForAll Challenge.
⚽️bit.ly/3tz4WjL
⚽️bit.ly/3tz4WjL
The cost of physical inactivity will reach over USD300 billion in 10 years if governments don’t take urgent action to encourage more physical activity among their populations.
The first-ever WHO Global status report on physical activity 2022 explains 👉bit.ly/3D5TNMO
The first-ever WHO Global status report on physical activity 2022 explains 👉bit.ly/3D5TNMO
Governments can prevent heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases & #BeatNCDs by implementing policies that encourage physical activity.
But overall progress in 194 countries is slow, uneven & unfair 👉bit.ly/3EUrsua
But overall progress in 194 countries is slow, uneven & unfair 👉bit.ly/3EUrsua
Policies to facilitate increased physical activity include:
✅safer roads for cycling & walking,
✅urban spaces where people live, work & play,
✅promotion of physical activity for all,
& much more. Read the full report 👉bit.ly/3D5TNMO
✅safer roads for cycling & walking,
✅urban spaces where people live, work & play,
✅promotion of physical activity for all,
& much more. Read the full report 👉bit.ly/3D5TNMO
It's #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Close to 1️⃣ billion people have a #MentalHealth disorder. Despite the magnitude of mental ill health, relatively few people around the 🌍 have access to quality mental health services.
Let's make mental health & well-being for all a global priority!
Close to 1️⃣ billion people have a #MentalHealth disorder. Despite the magnitude of mental ill health, relatively few people around the 🌍 have access to quality mental health services.
Let's make mental health & well-being for all a global priority!
The serious gaps in #MentalHealth care are a result of chronic under-investment. This #WorldMentalHealthDay we call on more investment for mental health care for all!
📌 bit.ly/3yhgpqF
📌 bit.ly/3yhgpqF
#COVID19 has created a 🌐 crisis for mental health, fueling short & long-term stresses & undermining the #MentalHealth of millions.
#Depression & anxiety went ⬆️ by more than 25% in the first year of the pandemic alone
Photo: Getty Images
#Depression & anxiety went ⬆️ by more than 25% in the first year of the pandemic alone
Photo: Getty Images
Today is International #YouthDay
Healthy behaviours that start in adolescence make healthy adults:
-#BeActive
-Healthy diet
-#NoTobacco nor alcohol use
Healthy behaviours that start in adolescence make healthy adults:
-#BeActive
-Healthy diet
-#NoTobacco nor alcohol use
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death & disability among adolescents (10-19 years)
In 2019, nearly 100,000 adolescents died because of road traffic accidents.
#YouthDay
In 2019, nearly 100,000 adolescents died because of road traffic accidents.
#YouthDay
Half of all #MentalHealth disorders in adulthood start by age 14, but most cases are undetected & untreated
#YouthDay
#YouthDay
Sports & health go hand in hand.
Move.
Your.
Body.
It doesn’t matter how you move. How fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, every move counts! 👉bit.ly/3PbmASI #Sport4Health #BeActive
Move.
Your.
Body.
It doesn’t matter how you move. How fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, every move counts! 👉bit.ly/3PbmASI #Sport4Health #BeActive
Nutrition 🥗🍍🥕🍅 is essential for health and well-being at every stage of life.
Eating a healthy diet allows you to enjoy sports and helps prevent a range of diseases. Right nutrition fights malnutrition in all its forms. 👉bit.ly/3PbmASI #Sport4Health
Eating a healthy diet allows you to enjoy sports and helps prevent a range of diseases. Right nutrition fights malnutrition in all its forms. 👉bit.ly/3PbmASI #Sport4Health
Here are 3 basic measures you can follow while attending a mass gathering like a sporting event:
✅ Maintain at least 1 metre distance from others
✅ Clean your 🤲 frequently
✅ Avoid touching 👀, 👃 & 👄 and cover a sneeze/cough
👉bit.ly/3PbmASI #Sport4Health
✅ Maintain at least 1 metre distance from others
✅ Clean your 🤲 frequently
✅ Avoid touching 👀, 👃 & 👄 and cover a sneeze/cough
👉bit.ly/3PbmASI #Sport4Health
Today is #WorldPlayDay⚽️🪁🧩🛝🧸
Make time to play with your child and engage them in your daily chores.
This will help them learn, be happy and thrive bit.ly/3cyZ5RC
Make time to play with your child and engage them in your daily chores.
This will help them learn, be happy and thrive bit.ly/3cyZ5RC
Holding & playing.
Frequent eye contact.
Talking & singing.
The first years of life are among the most important for a child’s development.
WHO guidelines to help children learn, be happy & thrive from these precious first moments
➡️ bit.ly/3cyZ5RC
#WorldPlayDay
Frequent eye contact.
Talking & singing.
The first years of life are among the most important for a child’s development.
WHO guidelines to help children learn, be happy & thrive from these precious first moments
➡️ bit.ly/3cyZ5RC
#WorldPlayDay
Health workers 👩🏻⚕️🧑🏻⚕️ can help parents, incl. to play and talk with their child bit.ly/3cyZ5RC
#WorldPlayDay
#WorldPlayDay
In 2019, the signing of a 4-year Memorandum of Understanding between @FIFAcom and WHO kickstarted a range of joint-initiatives including the promotion of physical activity, #MentalHealth support, & tackling the #COVID19 pandemic.
👉 bit.ly/2ZX5AMk
👉 bit.ly/2ZX5AMk
In March 2020, the "Pass the message to kick out #coronavirus" campaign promoted 5⃣ key steps for people to protect themselves & their community from #COVID19. It was joined by @Alissonbecker @TeamMessi @CarliLloyd & other stars.
In April 2020, WHO and @FIFAcom, joined by @MarcusRashford and @TrentAA, provided recommendations for everyone to #BeActive and remain #HealthyAtHome during the #COVID19 pandemic.
.#Netball leads the sector by engaging and retaining large numbers of female participants; This is important because females often participate in less sport than males
New research provides insights for sports aiming to get more women and girls into #sport
doi.org/10.1186/s13102…
New research provides insights for sports aiming to get more women and girls into #sport
doi.org/10.1186/s13102…
Is netball having a positive impact on players lives? The evidence is in, and the answer is YES.
#Netball⬆️social connection, strength and fitness, skills and coordination, energy levels and overall health through regular participation in netball
👉doi.org/10.1186/s13102…
#Netball⬆️social connection, strength and fitness, skills and coordination, energy levels and overall health through regular participation in netball
👉doi.org/10.1186/s13102…
Huge thanks to @NetballNSW and more than 10,000 netball players in our study. We found that netball provided players with HALF of annual participation in recreational physical activity. Players had⬆️ #physicalactivity #beactive Read more here: doi.org/10.1186/s13102…
It is #WorldBicycleDay!
Cycling is good for your health. It helps
🚲 to prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes & some cancer
🚲 to reduce obesity
🚲 to improve mental health & wellbeing
Ride your bicycle to #BeatNCDs!
Cycling is good for your health. It helps
🚲 to prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes & some cancer
🚲 to reduce obesity
🚲 to improve mental health & wellbeing
Ride your bicycle to #BeatNCDs!
Low-speed streets make it safe to cycle 🚲 – benefiting both people ❤️ and the planet 🌳.
Let's make cycling safe by promoting #RoadSafety!
Let's make cycling safe by promoting #RoadSafety!
For many women and girls, cycling 🚲 is more than a sport or hobby. It means
✅ access to water
✅ access to jobs
✅ access to education
& much more.
Let's make cycling safe for everyone! #WorldBicycleDay
✅ access to water
✅ access to jobs
✅ access to education
& much more.
Let's make cycling safe for everyone! #WorldBicycleDay
No one should be left on the sidelines in the race against the #COVID19 pandemic.
On International #SportDay, we’re calling on everyone to support #VaccinEquity:
👉 who.int/vaccinequity
#OnlyTogether will we end the pandemic and play 🤼 and cheer 💃 again.
On International #SportDay, we’re calling on everyone to support #VaccinEquity:
👉 who.int/vaccinequity
#OnlyTogether will we end the pandemic and play 🤼 and cheer 💃 again.
Sport brings us together, no matter where you are from. On International #SportDay, let's team up to end the #COVID19 pandemic faster by:
↔️ keeping physical distance
😷 wearing a mask
👐 cleaning hands
🪟 opening windows
🤧 coughing/sneezing in your elbow
#OnlyTogether
↔️ keeping physical distance
😷 wearing a mask
👐 cleaning hands
🪟 opening windows
🤧 coughing/sneezing in your elbow
#OnlyTogether
Today is #WorldObesityDay.
🌎🌍🌏, obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.
Most of the world's population lives in countries where overweight & obesity kills more people than underweight.
#Obesity is PREVENTABLE and TREATABLE! 👉bit.ly/387Ssm3
🌎🌍🌏, obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.
Most of the world's population lives in countries where overweight & obesity kills more people than underweight.
#Obesity is PREVENTABLE and TREATABLE! 👉bit.ly/387Ssm3
Overweight & #obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including:
🔴 diabetes
🔴 cardiovascular diseases
🔴 cancer
👉bit.ly/387Ssm3
🔴 diabetes
🔴 cardiovascular diseases
🔴 cancer
👉bit.ly/387Ssm3
Eating a healthy diet 🍎🍉🍌🥕🥦🍆 can help prevent #obesity. People can:
✅ maintain a healthy weight
✅ limit total fat intake
✅ increase consumption of fruit, vegetables, pulses, whole grains & nuts
✅ limit the intake of free sugars & salt
👉bit.ly/387Ssm3
✅ maintain a healthy weight
✅ limit total fat intake
✅ increase consumption of fruit, vegetables, pulses, whole grains & nuts
✅ limit the intake of free sugars & salt
👉bit.ly/387Ssm3
Still looking for a #NewYear2021 gift 🎁 for your loved ones ?
Look no further, we've got you covered.
Tag a friend (or a lot of friends) and give them WHO advice to keep them healthy in the year ahead!
Look no further, we've got you covered.
Tag a friend (or a lot of friends) and give them WHO advice to keep them healthy in the year ahead!
Here are five tips for a healthy diet this #NewYear2021:
1⃣ Eat a variety of foods 🥗
2⃣ Cut back on salt 🧂
3⃣ Eat moderate amounts of fats & oils
4⃣ Limit sugar consumption 🍫
5⃣ Avoid drinking alcohol 🍻
1⃣ Eat a variety of foods 🥗
2⃣ Cut back on salt 🧂
3⃣ Eat moderate amounts of fats & oils
4⃣ Limit sugar consumption 🍫
5⃣ Avoid drinking alcohol 🍻
Here's how you can prevent high blood pressure:
❗️Reduce 🧂 to less than 5g/day
❗️Avoid saturated fats & trans fats
❗️Avoid 🚬
❗️Reduce 🍻🍷
❕Eat 🍎 and 🥦 regularly
❕#BeActive 🧘♀️🏊
#BeatNCDs for a healthier #NewYear2021
❗️Reduce 🧂 to less than 5g/day
❗️Avoid saturated fats & trans fats
❗️Avoid 🚬
❗️Reduce 🍻🍷
❕Eat 🍎 and 🥦 regularly
❕#BeActive 🧘♀️🏊
#BeatNCDs for a healthier #NewYear2021
Join the #BeActive campaign & show what you do to stay active! It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are.
Share a video of you doing your favourite physical activity using the official Be Active soundtrack, or duet with WHO on @tiktok_us! 👉bit.ly/2K9u1i3
Share a video of you doing your favourite physical activity using the official Be Active soundtrack, or duet with WHO on @tiktok_us! 👉bit.ly/2K9u1i3
From preventing diseases to boosting mental wellbeing, WHO recommends adults do
🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
throughout the week. #BeActive!
🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
throughout the week. #BeActive!
THREAD 1/8: The new @WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour include 6 Key Messages:
1️⃣ Physical activity is good for hearts, bodies and minds! Regular PA ⬇️ risk of NCDs ⬆️ mental health and ⬆️ thinking, learning & overall wellbeing.
2️⃣ Any amount of PA is better than none, and more is better! What to aim for? Adults: 150 to 300 mins moderate aerobic PA per week. Children: average 60 mins of moderate aerobic PA per day.
Move.
Your.
Body.
It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, Every Move Counts. #BeActive! 👉bit.ly/33dXxcE
Your.
Body.
It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, Every Move Counts. #BeActive! 👉bit.ly/33dXxcE
Physical activity can be fun & helps prevent diseases.
If you’re not used to being active, start small and gradually work your way up. Your body and mind will thank you.
Every Move Counts. #BeActive! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/33dXxcE
If you’re not used to being active, start small and gradually work your way up. Your body and mind will thank you.
Every Move Counts. #BeActive! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/33dXxcE
From preventing diseases to boosting mental wellbeing, WHO recommends adults do
🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
throughout the week. #BeActive!
🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
throughout the week. #BeActive!
"We published the first global report on the burden of #sepsis, and a charter on health worker safety"-@DrTedros #HealthForAll #WHA73
"We’ve drawn new & much-needed attention to #mentalhealth, with new guidelines on stress management & adolescent & mental health, & we hosted the Big Event for Mental Health, a global advocacy event seen by more than 600,000 people"-@DrTedros #WHA73
"On maternal & child health, we’ve published new standards for improving the quality of care for small & sick newborns & provided intensive support for 20 countries to address the indirect impact of #COVID19 on mothers & children"-@DrTedros #HealthForAll
Everyday, healthcare workers around the world are at risk.
Not just from #COVID19, but from other people.
#HealthWorkers are caring for us. Let us care for them.
Be respectful.
Be supportive.
Be kind.
#ThanksHealthHeroes
Not just from #COVID19, but from other people.
#HealthWorkers are caring for us. Let us care for them.
Be respectful.
Be supportive.
Be kind.
#ThanksHealthHeroes
Today is Olympic Day!
WHO, @Olympics and @UN join forces to fight #COVID19 and encourage individuals & communities around the world to be #HealthyTogether 💪
More details 👉 bit.ly/2YrSvaH
WHO, @Olympics and @UN join forces to fight #COVID19 and encourage individuals & communities around the world to be #HealthyTogether 💪
More details 👉 bit.ly/2YrSvaH
@Olympics, @UN and WHO will work together with Olympians 🏋️♀️⛹️🤾♀️🏌️🏊♀️🚴♀️ to spread important public health information through digital platforms.
More details 👉 bit.ly/2YrSvaH
More details 👉 bit.ly/2YrSvaH
Sport and physical activity are for health and well-being!
Olympic athletes around 🌏🌍🌎 will help promote physical and mental health by showcasing exercises to stay healthy during #COVID19.
More details 👉 bit.ly/2YrSvaH
Olympic athletes around 🌏🌍🌎 will help promote physical and mental health by showcasing exercises to stay healthy during #COVID19.
More details 👉 bit.ly/2YrSvaH
