Motion · S4M-13677 · 30 Jun 2015

World Health Organization's 25 by 2025 Framework

Lodged by Dennis Robertson Members' Business Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the World Health Organization's (WHO) 25 by 2025 framework for preventing global non-communicable diseases (NCDs); believes that NCDs account for nearly 75% of all premature deaths in Scotland, including in Aberdeenshire West; understands that NCDs share common risk factors as detailed by WHO in its framework; notes the view that Scotland should adopt the 25 by 2025 recommendations, and believes that 3,805 lives could be saved per year if Scotland achieves the target reductions recommended by WHO.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.