9 Amendments of Elena Oana ANTONESCU related to 2011/0339(COD)
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– Having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in particular Article 35 thereof,
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) A high level of health protection should be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities, in accordance with Article 168 of the Treaty and Article 35 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The Union shall complement and support national health policies, encourage the cooperation between Member States and promote the coordination between their programmes, in full respect of the responsibilities of the national authorities for shaping their health policies and organising and delivering health services and medical care.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In the context of an ageing society, well-directed investments to promote health and previn health promotion, prevention, early diagnosis and management of diseases, including chronic diseases, can increase the number of ‘healthy life years’ and thus enable the elderly to continue working as they grow older, while encouraging active and healthy ageing. Chronic diseases are responsible for over 80% of premature mortality in the EU. By identifying, disseminating and promoting the up-take of validated best practices for cost-effective prevention measures focused on the key risk factors, namely smoking, abuse of alcohol and ob, sedentary lifesityle, as well as on HIV/AIDSn unhealthy diet and obesity, the Programme will contribute to prevent diseases and promote good health, also bearing in mind underlying factors of a social and environmental nature.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Non-governmental bodies and hHealth stakeholders, in particular patients' organisations and health professionals' associations, play an important role in providing the Commission the information and advice necessary to implement the programme. In playing this role, they may require contributions from the Programme to enable them to function. That is why the programme shall be accessible to representative NGOs and patient organisations working in the public health area, which play an effective role in civil dialogue processes at EU level, such as for example participation in consultative groups, and in that way contribute to pursuing the Programme's specific objectives.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The general objectives of the Health for Growth Programme shall be to work with the Member States to encourage innovation in healthcare and increase the sustainability of health systems, to address the health- related, social and economic challenges posed by the early ageing of population and the increasing number of chronic illnesses, to improve the health of the EU citizens and protect them from cross-border health threats.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – point 3 – paragraph 1
(3) To identify, disseminate and promote the up-take of validated best practices for cost-effective prevention measure by addressing the key risk factors, namely smoking, abuse of alcohol, and ob sedentary lifesityle, as well as HIV/AIDSn unhealthy diet and obesity, with a focus on the cross border dimension, in order to prevent diseases and promote good health.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 3.1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 3.1
– 3.1. Exchange best practices on key health issues such as smoking prevention, abuse of alcohol, a sedentary lifestyle, an unhealthy diet and obesity;
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 3.2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 3.2
– 3.2. Supporting the prevention of chronic diseases including cancer, by sharing knowledge and best practice, developing guidelines regarding the underlying environmental factors of chronic diseases and developing joint activities;
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Annex 1 – point 3 – introductory part
3. Identifying, disseminating and promoting up-take of validated best practices for cost-effective prevention measure by addressing the key risk factors, namely smoking, abuse of alcohol, and ob sedentary lifesityle, as well as HIV/AIDSn unhealthy diet and obesity, with a focus on the cross border dimension, in order to prevent diseases and promote good health