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Substance abuse in WHO AFRO
Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug related problems in Africa are becoming more and more a Public Health concern. WHO AFRO states that it is therefore very important to look for better policies and strategies to face the issue.
2006-06-23
The approach in WHO AFRO is promotion of healthy behavior and lifestyles. The community based approach with the involvement of leaders, religious leaders, NGOs and Youth Organizations , is a strategy to be considered. Unfortunately the reality shows that there is a lack of prioritization of this important issue in the Member States.
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