World Health Day 1996: healthy cities for better life
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The World Health Organization has called for 1996 as a time to concentrate on the health of urban dwellers internationally. Some of the health risks are caused by lack of sanitation, overcrowding, poor waste disposal, and unsanitary water. The work of WHO in the area of urban health is discussed,
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1996
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Health, ethics and human rights
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Despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) active consideration of medical ethics issues, values and rules cannot be imposed by international fiat. WHO must foster dialogue, seeking imput from all cultures and institutions.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1996
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