Francesca Colombo

📢 By 2050, an estimated 92 million people could die prematurely from obesity-related diseases in OECD, G20 and EU countries. Learn more in Health at a Glance 2025 oe.cd/6gn

The vast majority of primary care users (82%) live with a chronic condition. Over half live with 2 or more. Discover the results from a first-of-its-kind international survey on health outcomes and experiences from the patients’ point of view. 👉 oe.cd/5VM

While women live longer than men, they are less likely to report positive health outcomes and experiences of care. Discover more results from PaRIS – the Patient-reported Indicator Survey 👉 oe.cd/5VM

AI is transforming work, but is it equitable? ➡️ Women remain under-represented in the AI workforce ➡️ Women are over-represented in clerical occupations, which could be severely disrupted by generative AI 🔗 brnw.ch/21wQNLG | @OECD_Social | #OECDAI

OECD countries have narrowed gender wage gaps, but more needs to be done. Join us to discuss how countries can design efficient and effective social policies. 📅 13 February 2025 🔗 bit.ly/Social-Policy-… | #SocialPolicyFrontiers

Mortality rates in England and Wales have undergone remarkable changes over the past five years, with the pandemic bringing a surge not seen since WWII. How have mortality patterns changed before, during, and since the pandemic? @FranColombo2019 bmj.com/content/388/bm…

🆕 OECD countries have faced significant economic and societal challenges over the last five years navigating the recent crises. This policy brief looks at the latest trends in health spending and discusses what is driving the spending trajectory. 🔗 oe.cd/5RY

Today is #UHCDay! Let’s remember #UniversalHealthCoverage is not just about access to quality services; it’s about ensuring everyone can get the health care they need without financial hardship.

EU's #ageing population means a higher demand for health and long-term care. The EU’s #HealthWorkforce is struggling to keep up. Find out what is needed to address this challenge. 🔗 oe.cd/5NB | #HealthUnion #SoHEU24

🆕 Health at a Glance Asia/Pacific 2024 is out today! See the latest health stats in #AsiaPacific, with a special focus on the burden of mental health and neurological conditions in the region Learn more 🔗 oe.cd/5PB @WHOWPRO @WHOSEARO

🚨 Upcoming event! Join the launch webinar for the @OECD and @WHO report: Health at a Glance: Asia/Pacific 2024. Hear from the experts, discussing the current health challenges in #AsiaPacific 🕤 28 November, 9:30 (CET) Register here: oe.cd/5Pu

🚨As life expectancy rises, so does pressure on healthcare systems. #AI can help, but only if we design it with healthcare professionals, not for them. Read more on how policy makers can use AI to support the #HealthWorkforce. ➡️ oe.cd/5O6 #OECDAI

#Cancer has a profound impact on individuals & carries a huge economic burden for society. Population ageing and better cancer outcomes mean that, on average across the OECD, health spending on cancer could increase by 8⃣3⃣% by 2050. See new analysis 👉 oe.cd/5Od

Life expectancy has risen again since the pandemic, but gaps persist across EU countries. In 2023, EU life expectancy was 81.5 years, but an 8-year gap remains between the highest and lowest countries. 🔗 oe.cd/5NB | #SoHEU24 #HealthUnion #LifeExpectancy

🆕Health at a Glance Europe 2024 is out today! Find out about the key health stats of the European health systems with a special focus on: 🔹health workforce shortages & 🔹the health of Europe’s ageing population 🔗 oe.cd/5NB #SoHEU24 #HealthUnion #HealthWorkforce

Francesca Colombo, Head of Health Division, OECD --> bit.ly/3NXfTWh @OBShealth @FranColombo2019 @oecd_social @hollandbio @averkamman @DuaneSchulthess @BSBHbyVT @VitalTransform

There are proven ways to prepare, mitigate and respond to emerging #health crises. But such actions require new and additional sources of financing. Join this joint @OECD and @GVAGrad_GHC event to find out how they can best be financed? 👉 bit.ly/4hMn8xV

🚨 Upcoming event! Join our webinar for the release of ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2024’. Hear from the experts, examining major challenges facing European health systems. 🗓️ Nov 18, 14h00 (CET) Register here:🔗 oe.cd/5MX #SoHEU24 #HealthUnion

Annemiek Verkamman, the Managing Director of HollandBIO --> bit.ly/3NXfTWh @OBShealth @FranColombo2019 @oecd_social @hollandbio @averkamman @DuaneSchulthess @BSBHbyVT @VitalTransform

PODCAST: Addressing Europe's Health Challenges: Innovation, Prevention, and Policy -->bit.ly/3NXfTWh @OBShealth @FranColombo2019 @oecd_social @hollandbio @averkamman @DuaneSchulthess @BSBHbyVT @VitalTransform