World Health Organization WHO Press NEW PUBLICATIONS ISSUED BY WHO Just published You can also consult our new 2007 Spring information products catalogue in pdf format from our e-commerce web site: Catalogue Spring 2007 We also wish to draw your attention to the following important products recently published: Pesticide Residues in Food - 2005 The monographs in this volume summarize the safety data on 15 pesticides that could leave residues in food commodities. Dermal Absorption This new volume in the Environmental Health Criteria Series presents an overview of dermal absorption and its consideration in the risk assessment of chemicals. Mono- and Disubstituted Methyltin, Butyltin, and Octyltin Compounds Organotins are a group of compounds which have a variety of properties and uses. Challenge in Disaster Reduction for the Water and Sanitation Sector This publication draws attention to the importance of ensuring that water and sanitation systems remain fully operational in the aftermath of natural disasters. VIHdeo America (2 DVDs) VIHdeo America is an initiative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to disseminate 198 TV spots about HIV. Guidelines for Vulnerability Reduction in the Design of New Health Facilities When struck by large-scale natural disasters, hospital services are interrupted temporarily or permanently, mainly due to damage to their infrastructure. This book provides guidelines on potential levels of protection from adverse events. Protecting New Health Facilities from Natural Disasters: Guidelines for the Promotion of Disaster Mitigation This publication is an overview of the Guidelines for Vulnerability Reduction in the Design of New Health Facilities and includes recommendations. Health Promoting Schools This Strategic Plan for Strengthening the Health-Promoting Schools Regional Initiative during the period 2003 to 2012, is the result of a long process of analysis of the current status of the Health-Promoting Schools Strategy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Bulletin of WHO The Bulletin of the World Health Organization is an international journal of public health with a special focus on developing countries. Since it was first published in 1948, the Bulletin has become one of the world's leading public health journals. LIVRES EN FRANCAIS Elaboration de strategies de programme favorisant l'integration des activites liees au VIH, a l'alimentation et a la nutrition dans les milieux de refugies Decrit un ensemble de strategies visant a renforcer la prevention, l'appui, et les soins en matiere de VIH, ainsi que les traitements aux personnes vivant avec le VIH, au moyen d'interventions basees sur l'alimentation et la nutrition dans les milieux de refugies. Portee mondiale: comment s'organise la riposte des syndicats au SIDA Ce rapport sur les meilleures pratiques montre comment on peut exploiter au mieux les atouts des travailleurs au sein de la riposte au SIDA. LIVROS EN ESPANOL Reglamento sanitario internacional (2005) Este nuevo reglamento contiene varias novedades sin precedentes y entrara en vigor en junio de 2007. En las nuevas disposiciones se han revisado y puesto al dia tambien muchas de las funciones reguladoras tecnicas y de otro tipo, en particular los certificados para los viajes y transportes internacionales, asi como los requisitos para los puertos y aeropuertos internacionales y los pasos fronterizos terrestres. LIVROS EN ESPANOL Manual de recursos de la OMS sobre salud mental, derechos humanos y legislacion Este Manual de Recursos tiene el objeto de asistir a los paises en la redaccion, adopcion e implementacion de la legislacion sobre salud mental.