EU4H-2024-PJ-03-2-a: Call for proposals on health promotion and prevention of noncommunicable and communicable diseases, including vaccine-preventable and other cancers caused by infections, and on smoke- and aerosol-free environments - (DP/CR-g-24-29)

Sub-topic (a):

The expected results include:

a) identification and piloting of best and promising practices through population-level interventions;

b) guidelines and evidence-based recommendations for prevention and control of NCDs and related risk factors;

c) guidelines and evidence-based recommendations to support Member States and stakeholders in reducing the exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols and the risks from emerging tobacco products;

d) targeted interventions to promote health and prevent disease among vulnerable population groups, including children, young people and the elderly.

This action are expected to:

Sub-topic (a): contribute to reducing the burden caused by NCDs and related risk factors and communicable diseases in the Member States, and to contribute to reducing the risks from exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols in certain outdoor spaces and from emerging tobacco products.

The aim of this action is to contribute to reducing the burden caused by NCDs and communicable diseases and their risk factors, supporting Member States' actions. The action targets:

a) Sub-topic (a): NCDs and their risk factors, including NCDs not covered by the strands of the 'Healthier Together' EU NCD initiative and targeting vulnerable groups of the population, such as children, young people and the elderly (e.g., auto-immune diseases, chronic kidney diseases and liver diseases, musculoskeletal disorders);