NDPHS Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being

Have you ever attended any of our events and enjoyed them? Do you want to delve deeper into the most pressing public health -related issues? Then you might be interested in participating in the European Public Health Week, which kickstarts today. Over the next few days, the European Public Health Week offers over 200 public health -related events in 19 languages that are free to attend for all. This year, the events explore the following themes: Monday 17 May: Communicating... science and health Tuesday 18 May: New challenges in mental health Wednesday 19 May: Your local community Thursday 20 May: All for one health Friday 21 May: Leaving no one behind. Find events that interest you here: https://eupha.org/EUPHW #EUPHW

On #WorldBicycleDay, we encourage you to hop on your bike to boost your health in an affordable and sustainable way As physical activity, cycling is a powerful weapon against non-communicable diseases, as it reduces the symptoms and risks of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and some cancers. At the same time, cycling is a form of aerobic exercise, which strengthens your immune system and supports the work of your white blood cells.... Cycling also boosts your mood, reduces stress and anxiety, fights depression and supports good mental wellbeing. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 2,5 hours of moderate physical activity per week for adults, which corresponds to 30 minutes of activity every day. By becoming more active throughout the day in relatively simple ways, such as by cycling to work, people can easily reach the recommended activity level So leave your car parked, hop on your bike and go cycling!

Open call for project proposals! The arts sector plays an important role in promoting good health, preventing mental and physical health challenges, and supporting the treatment of acute and chronic conditions.... The NDPHS together with the Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture - NDPC and the EU National Institutes for Culture are launching a joint project "The Art of Staying Healthy". The aim is to foster collaboration between the arts and health sectors and to pilot initiatives that contribute to the health and well-being of people and communities. Read more and apply https://www.ndpculture.org//arts-and-culture-for-a-better- Application deadline is 19 July 2021. Successful applicants will be offered mentoring to develop their ideas and will receive a grant to pilot and implement project activities. We will answer your questions about the application process during an online Q&A session on 2 June 2021 at 14:00 CEST. Register: https://bit.ly/3wpY1ZE The project was inspired by the recent WHO Regional Office for Europe report about the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being. The report is available here: https://bit.ly/3u7Cymy

"A never-ending HIV pandemic is not our fate. In spite of all the set-backs, we can end AIDS as a public health threat, as we promised, by 2030, if we come together." - Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director. As recognised by the world leaders during the UN High-Level Meeting on AIDS held on 8 June 2021, we are not on track of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The global targets set for 2020 have not been met - only four countries in Europe have reache...d these targets and the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the progress made so far. In this light, how can we make up for the lost time and deliver on our commitments to fight HIV/AIDS? POLITICO Europe is organising an event that explores this and many other questions related to ending AIDS in the European context: 29 June 2021 16:30 - 17:40 CEST Online Registration and more information: https://politi.co/3geHAsw

Investment in healthcare saves human lives - so demonstrate the findings of the NDPHS analysis on the main causes of premature death in the Northern Dimension area between 2003 and 2017. This Spring we held a series of three online seminars that explored the potential years of life lost (PYLL) in the Northern Dimension countries. Overall, the findings are promising, as they demonstrate that less and less people are dying prematurely due to non-communicable diseases, cancer,... external causes, alcohol and intentional self-harm in all the ND countries. This is a remarkable achievement which demonstrates that investment in health is invaluable. While there is still a lot of room for improvement - particularly in reference to gender and country differences - our partner countries are on the right track to reducing premature deaths. We here at the NDPHS continue to support our partners in this journey through developing evidence-based policy advice, knowledge exchange and cross-sectoral initiatives. Thank you to all of you who participated in our seminars. If you missed any of them, you can read about the findings on our website: FIN, GER, NOR & SWE https://www.ndphs.org/ EST, LVA, LTU & POL https://www.ndphs.org/ RUS & BLR https://www.ndphs.org/

Do you represent arts or health sectors or know someone who is? Do you have an idea that explores how arts and cultural activities can be integrated into health and social care services? If so, our recently launched Open Call for project proposals for the joint initiative "The Art of Staying Healthy" is for you! Deadline for submissions: 19 July 2021 Find out more: https://www.ndpculture.org//arts-and-culture-for-a-better-

Summer heat has arrived - keep cool to protect your health during heat waves As much as we love long summer days, sunny skies and warm weather, too much sun, high temperatures and heat waves can pose a health threat - particularly for older adults, small children, pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions. Heat stress is a condition that often occurs when our bodies are unable to maintain a healthy temperature in response to a hot environment. Watch out fo...r these signs when you are out and about on a hot summer day: Headache and dizziness Nausea Fatigue Muscle cramps Heavy sweating Skin that feels cool and appears pale If you experience any of these symptoms, move to a cooler place, focus on resting and cooling down the body temperature, drink cold water and seek for help if your symptoms worsen. #KeepCool this summer to reduce your risk of heat stress with the tips below

It's European Week Against Cancer #EWAC2021 - the perfect time review the European Code Against Cancer and the 12 ways to reduce your cancer risk: 1. Do not smoke! 2. Avoid second-hand smoke! 3. Maintain a healthy weight! ... 4. Be physically active in everyday life! 5. Have a healthy diet! 6. Avoid all types of alcohol! 7. Avoid too much sun and use sun protection! 8. Protect yourself against cancer-causing substances at work! 9. Reduce high radon levels in your home, if applicable! 10. For women, breastfeed your baby, if possible, and limit the use of hormone replacement therapy! 11. Get vaccinations against hepatitis B and human papillomavirus! 12. Participate in screenings for bowel, breast and cervical cancer! Around 40 % of all causes of cancers are preventable. Have you already taken these steps to reduce your risk of cancer? If not, now is the perfect opportunity to do so!