World Health Organization

WHO Definition:

"Health is a state of COMPLETE physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the ABSENCE of disease or infirmity (Constitution, 1948)

WHO Objective:

"The attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health."

Environmental conditions that effect malnutrition in the world.

1. Economic conditions (poverty) 2. Adverse Weather, Poor farming skills 3. Climate Change 4. World Population

Core Functions:

1. providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed. 2. Shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge. 3. Articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options 4. providing technical support, catalysing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity. 5. Monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends.

Summary of WHO:

A. The World Health Organization (WHO) was created in 1948 by member states of the United Nations (UN) as a specialized agency with a broad mandate for health. B. WHO's responsibilities and functions include assisting governments in strengthening health services; establishing and maintaining administrative and technical services, such as epidemiological and statistical services; stimulating the eradication of diseases; improving nutrition, housing, sanitation, working conditions and other aspects of environmental hygiene.

What the World Health Organization does:

Act as the UN direction and coordination authority on international health work

How Does The WHO help those countries in need:

Coherent National Actions International and Intergovernmental cooperation Nutrition-enhancing food systems Development of Programs, such as Zero Hunger Challenge.

Structure and Functions of WHO:

Human Survival and healthy livelihoods Reduce risk of Mortality, Morbidity and disability Delivery and access to preventive and curative healthcare in a sustainable manner

What is better nutrition related to:

Improved infant, child and maternal health stronger immune systems safer pregnancy and childbirth lower risk of non-communicable disease (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease) Longevity

WHO Organizational Objective:

To develop and implement multi-sectoral public policies for health, integrated gender- and age-sensitive approaches that facilitate community empowerment together with action for health promotion, self-care and health protection throughout the life course in cooperation with the relevant national and international partners.