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National Assembly of Portugal Committees on Health, European Affairs and Agriculture
Friday 8 April 2016 Lisbon
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My priorities in Health
Public health Prevention: fighting the risk factors to prevent diseases – tobacco, alcohol unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and others. Promotion: promoting healthy lifestyle. Protection: protecting healthy environment, recognising measures that save lives. Healthcare Directive on patient's rights in cross-border healthcare (2011-implementation) HTA (Health Technology Assessment): in the Commission Work Programme 2016 AMR (antimicrobial resistance): in the Commission Work Programme 2016 eHealth: expand cooperation among Member States
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My priorities in Food Safety
Endocrine disruptors Fight against Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Crisis management (animal and plant health) Preparation of the review of the pesticides legislation Preparation of the review of the health claim legislation Animal welfare Food waste
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APPLICABLE PREVENTION MEASURES AGAINST RISK FACTORS
Prevention measure\Health Factors Alcohol Tobacco Salt, Sugars, Trans-Fats Anti-stress Pricing Policies + Marketing Policies Availability Consumer Information/ Product Labelling Evidence Based Public Awareness Communication School-Based Education to help reduce risk factors Protection of family and children Prevention with special focus on the workplace Research, Data collection, Monitoring Drink-driving Policies and Counter-measures Tobacco-free Living (children, pregnant women) Health Sector Responses for early detection, brief interventions and treatment Awareness of dangers from drinking alcohol or smoking during pregnancy Sources: OECD, 2015; European Commission, 2015
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