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2023. március 20., hétfő 09:00 |
FDI World Dental Federation calls for global leaders to prioritise action against oral diseases at major UN meeting on health |
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Geneva, 20 March, 2023 (APA/OTS) - Call issued on World Oral Health Day, as data shows oral diseases impact nearly half the world's population |
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Today, FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) called on governments and
global health bodies to prioritise action against oral diseases,
including through integrating oral health at the United Nations (UN)
High Level Meeting (HLM) on Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
discussions in September.
The Meeting will take place in New York and is a key opportunity
for countries and stakeholders to assess progress on UHC following
the first HLM in 2019 and identify areas for concrete action to
provide health for all.
Oral diseases are the most prevalent conditions affecting people
worldwide, with close to 3.5 billion people suffering from tooth
decay, severe gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer, according to
estimates from the World Health Organization
(WHO)(https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240061484) . There
are nearly one billion more cases of oral diseases than all five
major noncommunicable diseases (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes,
chronic respiratory diseases, cancers and mental disorders) combined.
"Good oral health is a vital part of our daily lives, both in terms
of physical health and mental well-being," said Prof. Ihsane Ben
Yahya, President of FDI World Dental Federation and Dean of the
Dental Faculty at the Mohammed VI University of Health and Sciences
in Casablanca, Morocco. "With oral diseases impacting billions of people every year, it is
time for governments and global health agencies to draw a line in
the sand and act. That means ensuring equitable access to
affordable, quality oral healthcare for all, and making oral health
central to plans for universal health coverage."
Good oral health is critical to breathing, eating, speaking, and
smiling. When oral disease is left untreated, it can severely impact
a person's health and social prospects. Sufferers are at risk of
continued pain and the development of secondary diseases, social
isolation, exclusion from the workforce, and reduced educational
performance.
Most oral diseases are preventable and treatable with
cost-effective interventions. However, many people aren't able to
access care for several reasons, including availability and
affordability. Nearly 75% of people suffering from oral disease
globally live in low- and middle-income countries, where the cost of
oral healthcare can often be catastrophic for a family.
In recent years, there has been increasing action against oral
diseases at the global level. In 2021, countries supported a
ground-breaking WHO resolution on oral health, and this year, the
76th session of the World Health Assembly will adopt the Global Oral
Health Action Plan (2023-2030), which calls on governments to ensure
that "80% of the global population is entitled to essential oral
healthcare services." This would be achieved through, among other
measures, countries prioritizing the integration of oral health into
their national health services and ensuring there are enough trained
dental health professionals.
"We welcome the growing momentum on oral health, including the
upcoming adoption of the Global Oral Health Action Plan, which
aligns with FDI's Vision 2030 to Delivering Optimal Oral Health For
All. It is now vital that this momentum is converted into tangible
action against oral disease so that the people most affected can
enjoy a lifetime of smiles," said Prof. Ihsane Ben Yahya.
World Oral Health Day (https://www.worldoralhealthday.org/) is a
great opportunity for oral health professionals, policymakers,
academics and the broader global community to promote the importance
of positive attitudes towards oral healthcare. To celebrate this
day, FDI urges people all around the world to take part in its
#MouthProud challenge
(https://www.worldoralhealthday.org/mouthproud-challenge) and
inspire others to take care of their mouths for a healthy smile and
a healthy life.
## NOTES TO THE EDITOR
Media contact: Michael Kessler Media Relations, FDI Mob: + 34 655 792 699 Email: michael.kessler@intoon-media.com
About FDI World Dental Federation FDI World Dental Federation (http://www.fdiworlddental.org/) serves
as the principal representative body for over 1 million dentists
worldwide. Its membership includes some 200 national dental
associations and specialist groups in over 130 countries. FDI has
the vision of leading the world to optimal oral health.
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