World health organization documents this page contains reports from the united nations food and agriculture organization fao and world health organization who that document the paramount importance of micronutrients and nutrition in maintaining optimum health. The views expressed in this document are the sole responsibility of the. Basic documents appears in new editions as necessary, and can be. The objective of the world health organization hereinafter called the organization shall be the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Pdf according to its constitution, the mission of the world health organization. The world health organization who is a specialized agency of the united nations. Milestones a look at some of whos major historical milestones lee 1998. Furthermore, nhris are uniquely placed to support governments to meet the commitment to integrate the promotion and protection of human rights in their development and cooperation policies, as decided by states in the world summit outcome in 2005. A brief history of the world health organization in the 1800s, markedly increased trade and travel with the east led to outbreaks of cholera and other epidemic diseases in europe. It also contains important international documents and information. Burci glv and claude h 2004 world health organization.
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