Activities and outcomes on lifestyle-related health information in the European community

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Lifestyle significantly impacts health and can lead to various lifestyle-related diseases. Many European nations are working to raise awareness about healthy living to reduce the prevalence of these illnesses. To support effective health policy measures, the European Commission has initiated research on the connection between lifestyle choices and health, as well as the repercussions of unhealthy habits. The Working Party on Information on Lifestyle and Specific Subpopulations, funded by the Directorate General Health and Consumer Protection within the Public Health Programme 2003-2008, was established in 2004. This network coordinates research on lifestyle and health determinants across Europe, fostering scientific exchange and contributing to the European Health Monitoring System. The book aims to present the achievements and outcomes related to lifestyle health information within the European Community, guiding future efforts in this domain. It outlines the group's strategic framework, offers policy recommendations based on project findings, and highlights priority issues for political action regarding lifestyle and specific subpopulations. The author, Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Kirch, is the Director of the Institute for Clinical Pharmacology at the Technical University of Dresden and holds various leadership positions in health-related organizations.