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Carina Ferreira-Borges

@drcarina_fb

Programme Manager Alcohol, Illicit Drugs, Prison's Health at WHO EURO

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linkhttps://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use calendar_today29-06-2018 18:52:28

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Hans Kluge (@hans_kluge) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you Nicola Sturgeon Minister Murashko EurocareBrussel Movendi International leading the way in alcohol control & pricing policies - changing society’s relationship to alcohol for a #SAFEREuropeanRegion. As Dr Salagay said “Surgeons save lives, but we are saving destinies” #RC71CPH

Thank you <a href="/NicolaSturgeon/">Nicola Sturgeon</a> Minister Murashko <a href="/EUROCAREBRUSSEL/">EurocareBrussel</a> <a href="/Movendi_Int/">Movendi International</a> leading the way in alcohol control &amp; pricing policies - changing society’s relationship to alcohol for a #SAFEREuropeanRegion. As Dr Salagay said “Surgeons save lives, but we are saving destinies” #RC71CPH
Carina Ferreira-Borges (@drcarina_fb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last Thursday, WHO/Europe NCD Office Moscow has hosted the first meeting of its kind: as a side event of the INEBRIA_Net conference, more than 50 experts have discussed their important work in screening and brief interventions FOR #alcohol in Russian-language populations.

Last Thursday, <a href="/WHO_Europe/">WHO/Europe</a> NCD Office Moscow has hosted the first meeting of its kind: as a side event of the <a href="/INEBRIA_Net/">INEBRIA_Net</a> conference, more than 50 experts have discussed their important work in screening and brief interventions FOR #alcohol in Russian-language populations.
Carina Ferreira-Borges (@drcarina_fb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The WHO European Region has the highest levels of alcohol consumption in the world. #Alcohol is simply too affordable. Alcohol taxes have an untapped potential as a health tax. A potential to save many lives. #SAFEREuropeanRegion

Carina Ferreira-Borges (@drcarina_fb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Alcohol: one of the biggest risk factors for #BreastCancer 👉most frequently diagnosed cancer in WHOEUR 👉7 of 100 new breast cancers are due to alcohol 👉 majority are NOT due to heavy drinking ‼️Risk starts from the first drop #BreastncerAwarenessMonth bit.ly/3E1Rxnv

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One of the most important lessons of COVID-19 is the value of collaboration; Strengthening our partnerships with our 270 plus WHO collaborating Centres, WHO CC Regional Meeting, 2-3 November 2021.

One of the most important lessons of COVID-19 is the value of collaboration; Strengthening our partnerships with our 270 plus WHO collaborating Centres, WHO CC Regional Meeting, 2-3 November 2021.
Carina Ferreira-Borges (@drcarina_fb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What an amazing week! #AWARH21 was full of great events! WHO/Europe is happy to team up with PAHO/WHO in the discussion on #alcohol pricing Special thanks to Prof. Franco Sassi, Member of WHO/Europe NCD Advisory Council, for presenting the EUR signature initiative on #AlcoholTax

What an amazing week! #AWARH21 was full of great events!
<a href="/WHO_Europe/">WHO/Europe</a> is happy to team up with <a href="/pahowho/">PAHO/WHO</a> in the discussion on #alcohol pricing
Special thanks to Prof. Franco Sassi, Member of WHO/Europe NCD Advisory Council, for presenting the EUR signature initiative on #AlcoholTax
Carina Ferreira-Borges (@drcarina_fb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last WHO/Europe #NCD Advisory Council meeting for 2021: Councillors present signature initiatives to #BeatNCDs, covering ✅alcohol ✅childhood obesity ✅hypertension & salt reduction ✅digital marketing ✅data & digital health ✅greener cities Looking forward to the next year!

Last <a href="/WHO_Europe/">WHO/Europe</a> #NCD Advisory Council meeting for 2021: Councillors present signature initiatives to #BeatNCDs, covering

✅alcohol
✅childhood obesity
✅hypertension &amp; salt reduction
✅digital marketing
✅data &amp; digital health
✅greener cities

Looking forward to the next year!
Carina Ferreira-Borges (@drcarina_fb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

First meeting of Russian experts on #alcohol pricing policies. ✅Alcohol tax & minimum pricing in 🇷🇺 & beyond ✅Price effects on population sub-groups ✅Newest research on alcohol pricing & mortality ✅#SAFER & #NCD Council alcohol tax initiatives What a great start!

First meeting of Russian experts on #alcohol pricing policies.
✅Alcohol tax &amp; minimum pricing in 🇷🇺 &amp; beyond
✅Price effects on population sub-groups
✅Newest research on alcohol pricing &amp; mortality
✅#SAFER &amp; #NCD Council alcohol tax initiatives
What a great start!
WHO/Europe (@who_europe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

According to recent data, women's drinking has increased during the #COVID19 pandemic. 💻During the pandemic, #alcohol companies had an unprecedented opportunity to market their brands and products. 👩‍👧Some alcohol marketing was specifically targeted at women and girls.

According to recent data, women's drinking has increased during the #COVID19 pandemic. 

💻During the pandemic, #alcohol companies had an unprecedented opportunity to market their brands and products. 

👩‍👧Some alcohol marketing was specifically targeted at women and girls.
Carina Ferreira-Borges (@drcarina_fb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a great way to celebrate #IWD2022! What an impressive lineup of speakers and organizers of the "Women, Alcohol Consumption and the COVID-19 Pandemic" webinar! Another great collab with #PAHO and Maristela Monteiro Recording will be made available! #AlcoholHarms #WomensRights

What a great way to celebrate #IWD2022!
What an impressive lineup of speakers and organizers of the "Women, Alcohol Consumption and the COVID-19 Pandemic" webinar!
Another great collab with #PAHO and <a href="/MaristelaMont18/">Maristela Monteiro</a> 
Recording will be made available!
#AlcoholHarms #WomensRights
Colin Angus (@victimofmaths) 's Twitter Profile Photo

*NEW THING KLAXON* A big new report from WHO/Europe on Minimum Pricing for alcohol has just been published. Everything you ever wanted to know about Minimum Pricing (and more) but were afraid to ask. apps.who.int/iris/handle/10…

*NEW THING KLAXON*

A big new report from <a href="/WHO_Europe/">WHO/Europe</a> on Minimum Pricing for alcohol has just been published.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Minimum Pricing (and more) but were afraid to ask.

apps.who.int/iris/handle/10…
Carina Ferreira-Borges (@drcarina_fb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Alcohol pricing policies are a low-hanging fruit – they are cost-effective and have the potential to save many lives. Find the latest data on the impact of these alcohol policies in new WHO/Europe report. bit.ly/3OmQi7G

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Grateful to Saúde PT, Ministério da Justiça - XXV Governo, Ciência PT for their fine example of inter-ministerial collaboration on #prisonhealth and for hosting the launch of the new Status report on prison health in the WHO European Region. WHO/Europe

Grateful to <a href="/saude_pt/">Saúde PT</a>, <a href="/justica_pt/">Ministério da Justiça - XXV Governo</a>, <a href="/ciencia_pt/">Ciência PT</a> for their fine example of inter-ministerial collaboration on #prisonhealth and for hosting the launch of the new Status report on prison health in the WHO European Region.
<a href="/WHO_Europe/">WHO/Europe</a>
Balance North East (@balancene) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We wouldn't give our child a cigarette, but like tobacco, alcohol is a group 1 carcinogen. Our #WhatsTheHarm campaign is back, encouraging families to think twice about providing alcohol to their kids or teens, as a harmless “rite of passage Read more: fresh-balance.co.uk/news/north-eas…

We wouldn't give our child a cigarette, but like tobacco, alcohol is a group 1 carcinogen. Our #WhatsTheHarm campaign is back, encouraging families to think twice about providing alcohol to their kids or teens, as a harmless “rite of passage
Read more: fresh-balance.co.uk/news/north-eas…
WHO/Europe (@who_europe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Daniel and Johnny, two friends from Ireland realised that they needed to redefine their relationship to alcohol. Together, they embark on new adventures, discovering a deeper bond and a healthier way to live, without alcohol. Watch their full video here: bit.ly/40vdf1w

Daniel and Johnny, two friends from Ireland realised that they needed to redefine their relationship to alcohol.

Together, they embark on new adventures, discovering a deeper bond and a healthier way to live, without alcohol.

Watch their full video here: bit.ly/40vdf1w