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How to communicate about health and non-communicable diseases

Media Guide for journalists

Media Guide for journalists «How to communicate about health and non-communicable diseases»

A media guide on how journalists can communicate health information in a way that motivates Ukrainians to live healthier. Why is it important?
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability both in Ukraine and worldwide. However, NCDs can be prevented by lifestyle changes, and you can help Ukrainians live healthier.

Why the media guide is useful:

You will be able to assess your risk factors for NCDs.

You will understand the terminology around non-communicable diseases.

You will learn how to ensure that information is evidence-based and which resources can betrusted.

You will learn why it is important for the media to communicate about NCDs and how to do it more convincingly.

Link to the media guide

https://www.actforhealth.in.ua/mediaguide

This guide was prepared within the framework of the Ukrainian-Swiss project «Act for Health» withthe support of the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine

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