Cardiometabolic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes mellitus, are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. The global burden of these diseases has risen over the past three decades. Concerningly, these trends are projected to continue. Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, and inadequate…
We are delighted to announce the release of the first issue of FOCUS for 2024 - our digital publication exclusively for ODHA members. This issue is filled with insightful content and important updates, including:
A special message from our CEO highlighting the…
Key messages
Advice and support from oral health professionals involving nicotine replacement therapy or e‐cigarettes are more likely to help clients stop smoking.
Single or multiple sessions of advice and support may help clients stop smoking or using tobacco products.
Background …
In celebration of our audiocast’s milestone 100th episode, Episode 100, with its Keynotes and Resources, is open to ODHA members and non-members.
Episode 100 – Antimicrobial Resistance
Episode 100 of Conversations with Dr. Glogauer and Kim Ivan on antimicrobial resistance is now available. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the effective…
Key messages
Nicotine e-cigarettes can help individuals stop smoking for at least six months. Evidence shows they work better than nicotine replacement therapy and probably better than e-cigarettes without nicotine.
They may work better than no support or behavioural support…
Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an emergency of international concern in January 2020, COVID-19 has required unprecedented public health action to protect population health. Initially, the impact of the pandemic was measured by deaths, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit admissions.…
In developed nations, adults spend an average of 9-10 hours every day sitting, mostly during work hours. A highly sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 150-300 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical…