https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/health en Plone https://www.eea.europa.eu/eea-print-logo.gif https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/health https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/health/keymessage-2015-01-30-5883810016?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/health/keymessage-2015-01-30-5883810016?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Europe has achieved major improvements in public health. However, an ageing population and the impacts of climate change, including new vector-borne diseases, may necessitate additional public health interventions and adjusted environmental policies. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Nicole Kobosil https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/health/keymessage-2015-01-30-5405400776?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/health/keymessage-2015-01-30-5405400776?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The global burden from non-communicable disease now outweighs that from communicable disease. However, the threat of global pandemics continues, partly driven by increasing mobility. Around 25 % of the burden of disease and deaths is attributable to environmental causes. Urban air pollution is set to become the main environmental cause of premature mortality worldwide in 2050. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Nicole Kobosil