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      • On the other hand, research available today demonstrates that there is a potential to develop interventions and use video games for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases,” said Dr Kremlin Wickramasinghe, Acting Head of the WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD Office).
      www.who.int/europe/news/item/08-12-2021-can-video-games-make-us-healthier
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  2. Dec 8, 2021 · Today, only 10% of quality research papers show that gamification techniques can really lead to more healthy behaviours. There is a clear need for more data on video games’ potential to bring down NCD levels and promote health in line with the WHO European Programme of Work 2020–2025.

  3. Nov 16, 2021 · Video-gaming – one of the most popular leisure activities globally – is associated with certain health risks but also has the potential to help in the context of noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention.

  4. Oct 22, 2024 · A 2023 study found that video games can enhance engagement in therapy, often lacking in traditional methods. By simulating real-life scenarios, video games can assist in developing coping...

  5. Nov 16, 2021 · Learn how video games can help prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases in this public webinar by WHO and the European Health Information Portal.

  6. Jun 17, 2021 · Sidekick Health is out to show that gamified, digital therapeutics programs can help patients more effectively manage their chronic conditions.

  7. Dec 22, 2020 · While playing video games can be a fun pastime, and there are some potential benefits, there are health risks associated with too much gaming. They include repetitive stress injuries, vision problems, sleep deprivation, depression, and possibly addiction to playing.

  8. Sep 23, 2024 · An investment today of an additional US$0.24 per patient per year in digital health interventions, such as telemedicine, mobile messaging and chatbots, can help save more than 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases over the next decade, says a new report released jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and ITU (International ...

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