The book introduces several models for assessing health and economic policies in relation to NCDs; shows how the models can be used for different diseases or risk factors; and provides case studies of those models’ application in various countries in the Americas. The ultimate goal is to help...

Good mental health is a vital part of people's well-being and essential for individuals and societies to thrive. The recognition that successful mental health strategies need to involve a range of sectors beyond health is not new, yet in practice coalition-building often remains limited and not...

Too many workers leave the labour market permanently due to health problems or disability, and too few people with reduced work capacity manage to remain in employment. This is a social and economic tragedy common to virtually all OECD countries. It also raises an apparent paradox that needs...

Comment se fait-il qu’alors que l’état de santé des populations s’améliore, de plus en plus de gens en âge de travailler sont exclus de la population active et vivent de prestations maladie et invalidité de longue durée ? Ce rapport analyse les facteurs qui pourraient expliquer ce...