LibGuides: Colección de Documentos y Mapas: World Health Organization

La Organización Mundial de la Salud (World Health Organization en inglés) es una agencia especializada de las Naciones Unidas orientada a la salud pública internacional. Se enfoca en proporcionar liderazgo en asuntos críticos para la salud y participar en asociaciones donde se necesita una acción conjunta; dar forma a la agenda de investigación y estimular la generación, traducción y diseminación de conocimiento valioso; establecer normas y estándares y promover y monitorear su implementación; articular opciones de políticas éticas y basadas en la evidencia; proporcionar apoyo técnico, catalizar el cambio y construir una capacidad institucional sostenible; y monitorear la situación de salud y evaluar las tendencias de salud.

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Ten years in public health 2007-2017 Por Margaret Chan
Fecha de publicación: 2017
"Ten years in public health 2007-2017" chronicles the evolution of global public health during the tenure of Dr Chan, WHO Director-General. This series of chapters evaluates successes, setbacks, and enduring challenges during her administration. They show what needs to be done when progress stalls or new threats emerge.
Healthier, fairer, safer: the global health journey 2007–2017 Por Liam Donaldson
Fecha de publicación: May 2017
This independent report, commissioned by WHO and written by Sir Liam Donaldson, reflects on the trends, achievements and challenges in global health over the past decade during which Dr Margaret Chan has been Director-General of WHO. It discusses the role of WHO in dealing with such issues as the rise of noncommunicable diseases, leaps in life expectancy, and emerging threats like climate change and antimicrobial resistance.
World Health Statistics
Fecha de publicación: 2005 - Present
WHO's annual World Health Statistics reports present the most recent health statistics for the WHO Member States.
World Health Report
Fecha de publicación: 1995 - 2013
World health report, first published in 1995, is WHO's leading publication. The report combines an expert assessment of global health, including statistics relating to all countries, with a focus on a specific subject. The main purpose of the report is to provide countries, donor agencies, international organizations and others with the information they need to help them make policy and funding decisions. The report is also offered to a wider audience, from universities, teaching hospitals and schools, to journalists and the public at large - anyone, in fact, with a professional or personal interest in international health issues.
International travel and health
Publication on health risks for international travelers, vaccination requirements and precautions to take.
International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
ICD is the foundation for the identification of health trends and statistics globally, and the international standard for reporting diseases and health conditions. It is the diagnostic classification standard for all clinical and research purposes. ICD defines the universe of diseases, disorders, injuries and other related health conditions, listed in a comprehensive, hierarchical fashion.