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METODOS RECOMEND IDENT CANNABIS

Métodos Recomendados para la Identificación y el Análisis del Cannabis y los Productos del Cannabis

Manual para Uso de Laboratorios Nacionales de Estupefacientes (Revisado y actualizado)

29 Apr 2010
El presente manual es una versión actualizada y ampliamente revisada del manual sobre “Métodos recomendados para el ensayo del cannabis” (ST/NAR/8), que se publicó en 1987. En su elaboración se han tenido en cuenta los avances producidos en materia de tecnología analítica y aspectos científicos s...
PARTNERSHIPS FOR WOMENS HEALTH

Partnerships for Women's Health

Striving for Best Practice within the UN Global Compact

1 Dec 2009
Every minute, at least one woman dies from pregnancy or childbirth complications; a further 20 suffer injury, infection or disease. Despite medical advances, and years of national and international policy declarations, this tragic situation remains particularly severe in developing countries, vio...
SISTEMA GLOBAL ARMONIZADO #3

Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de Clasificación y Etiquetado de Productos Químicos (SGA): Tercera Edición Revisada

Tercera Edición Revisada

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Sistema globalmente armonizado de clasificación y etiquetado de productos químicos (SGA)
2 Feb 2010
El SGA trata de la clasificación de los productos químicos por tipos de peligro y propone los elementos de comunicación correspondientes a dichos peligros, incluidas las etiquetas y las fichas de datos de seguridad. El objetivo del SGA es garantizar la disponibilidad de la información sobre los p...
GLOBAL HARMON SYST CLASS #3 (R)

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Russian language)

Third Revised Edition

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Russian)
4 Dec 2009
The GHS addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of ...
GLOBAL HARMON SYST CLASS #3 (C)

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Chinese language)

Third Revised Edition

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Chinese)
18 Aug 2010
The GHS addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of ...
GLOBAL HARMON SYST CLASS #3 (A)

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic language)

Third Revised Edition

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Arabic)
28 Sep 2010
The GHS addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of ...
REC TRANSP DANG GOODS #16

Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations - Sixteenth Revised Edition

Model Regulations - Sixteenth Revised Edition

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Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations
15 Aug 2009
These recommendations have been developed in the light of technical progress, the advent of new substances and materials, the exigencies of modern transport systems and, above all, the requirement to ensure the safety of people, property and the environment. They are addressed to governments and ...
IMPLEMENT MILLEN DEV GOALS HEALTH

Implementing the Millennium Development Goals

Health Inequality and the Role of Global Health Partnerships

19 Oct 2009
This Note examines the extent of health inequalities within and between countries and analyses ways in which global health partnerships (GHPs) – an innovative and important vehicle for international cooperation – can alleviate health inequality so as to support developing countries in achieving i...
UNSCEAR RPT 2006 V2

Effects of Ionizing Radiation, United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2006 Report, Volume II

Report to the General Assembly, Scientific Annexes C, D, and E

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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
2 Sep 2009
The purpose of this annex is to summarize the literature on non-targeted effects associated with exposure to ionizing radiation and, where possible, to evaluate how such effects may affect risks associated with radiation exposure, the understanding of radiation-induced carcinogenesis, and the mec...
SYSTEME GENERAL HARMON SGH #3

Système Général Harmonisé de Classification et d'étiquetage des Produits Chimiques (SGH) - Troisiéme édition Révisée

Troisiéme édition Révisée

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Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH)
5 Sep 2009
Le SGH décrit la classification des produits chimiques par types de danger et propose des éléments de communication correspondant à ces dangers, y compris des étiquettes et des fiches de données de sécurité. Le SGH vise aussi à garantir que l’information sur les dangers physiques et la toxicité d...
LAT AMER DEMOGRAPH OBSERV 2008 #5

Latin America and the Caribbean Demographic Observatory 2008, No.5

Fertility - Year III (Includes CD-ROM).

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Latin America and the Caribbean Demographic Observatory / Observatorio Demográfico América Latina y el Caribe
27 Jun 2009
This edition of the Demographic Observatory presents a series of fertility indicators estimated and projected by five-year periods. The indicators were formulated as input for the national population estimates and projections for the 20 countries of Latin America for the period 1950-2050. The fig...
INSTITUTIONAL CHANGES SANITATION

Institutional Changes for Sanitation

Discussion Paper on the Institutional Changes Required to Achieve the MDG Target on Sanitation

11 Jun 2009
This report presents the institutional progress made in selected member countries towards achieving sanitation goals, as reported in an Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)-led survey. Institutional progress consists of changes in administrative, legal and financial rul...
GAOR 63RD SUPP46 UNSCEAR RPT

Report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation 2008

Fifty-sixth session (10-18 July 2008)

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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
29 Oct 2008
Since the establishment of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation by General Assembly resolution 913 (X) of 3 December 1955, the mandate of the Committee has been to undertake broad assessments of the sources of ionizing radiation and its effects on human healt...
LES ENFANTS ET LE SIDA 3ME BILAN

Enfants et SIDA

Troisème Bilan de la Situation, 2008

6 Mar 2009
Cette édition du Bilan de la situation examine les données obtenues sur les progrès accomplis ainsi que les éléments nouveaux et les connaissances et pratiques actuelles qui concernent les enfants dans les quatre domaines d’intervention appelés les « Quatre Priorités » : prévenir la transmission ...
DISABILITY AT GLANCE 2009

Disability at a Glance 2009

A Profile of 36 Countries and Areas in Asia and the Pacific

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Disability at a Glance
28 Apr 2010
The publication provides a snapshot of disability statistics and information in the region, particularly with regards to the population of persons with disabilities, the definition of disability, and national policy, programmes and institutional mechanisms on disability matters. The compilation s...
ELIMINACION SOSTENIBLE CARENCIA

Eliminación Sostenible de la Carencia de Yodo

Progresos desde la Cumbre Mundial en Favor de la Infancia de 1990

6 Aug 2008
El informe marca casi dos décadas desde la Cumbre Mundial en favor de la infancia de 1990 puso el objetivo de la eliminación virtual si la deficiencia de yodo desorganiza. Tiene tres objetivos principales: examinar los esfuerzos globales y nacionales para eliminar la deficiencia de yodo desorgani...
SITUAT DES ENFANTS MONDE 2009

La Situation des enfants dans le monde 2009

La santé maternelle et néonatale

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Situation des enfants dans le monde
26 Feb 2009
La Situation des Enfants dans le Monde 2009 examine l'état actuel de la santé maternelle et néonatale, explore les bases d'un environnement de soutien offert aux mères et aux nouveau-nés et expose aussi les moyens mis en place pour renforcer les efforts liés au soutien et à l’accès aux soins de b...
SYSTEME GENERAL HARMON SGH #2+CD

Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH) + CD-ROM

Contenant Recommandations sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses Livre orange (15ème édition), SGH et Manuel d'épreuves et de critères (4ème édition)

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Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH)
6 Mar 2008
Offre spéciale pour le jeu de la version imprimée du SGH et du CD-ROM contenant les versions anglaise, française et espagnole du SGH, des Recommandations sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses Livre orange (15ème édition), SGH et Manuel d'épreuves et de critères (4ème édition plus amendeme...
UNSCEAR RPT 2006 V1

Effects of Ionizing Radiation, United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2006 Report, Volume I

Report to the General Assembly, Scientific Annexes A and B

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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
29 Jul 2008
The wide readership of this book by individuals, government officials, scientists and medical specialists is due to concern about the possible hazards of natural and man-made sources of radiation. This publication presents the consequences of exposures to radiation by the use of radiobiological r...
POPULAT & HIV/AIDS 2007 (CHART)

Population and HIV/AIDS 2007 (Wall Chart)

18 Apr 2008
This wall chart presents the latest available data and information on HIV/AIDS for all countries and regions of the world, with emphasis on government measures implemented in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
LE VIH/SIDA ET LES DROITS L

VIH/SIDA et les droits de l'homme, Le - Directives internationales

Version consolidée 2006

30 Nov 2007
Les Directives proposent des mesures concrètes qui pourraient être prises afin de protéger les droits de l'homme et la santé dans le contexte du VIH/SIDA. Elles représentent un apport important en matière de droits de l'homme comme de santé publique et mettent en lumière la synergie de ces deux ...
REC TRANSP DANG GOODS #15 CD

Transport of Dangerous Goods Orange Book and Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Purple Book

UN Model Regulations (Rev.15); Manual of Tests and Criteria (Rev.4 and Amendments 1 and 2); Globally Harmonized System (GHS Rev.2)

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
17 Apr 2008
This CD-Rom contains the English, French and Spanish versions of the 2nd revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations (15th revised edition) and Manual of Tests...
DRUG ABUSE PREVENT AMONG YOUTH

Drug Abuse Prevention among Youth from Ethnic and Indigenous Minorities

31 Dec 2004
The stigma attached to drug abuse is often reinforced by racial and ethnic stereotypes while at the same time these very stereotypes push young people towards substance abuse. It is this complex cycle of reinforcing negative stereotypes, marginalization, and drug abuse that prompted this publicat...
SISTEMA GLOBAL ARMONIZADO #2

Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de Clasificación y Etiquetado de Productos Químicos (SGA): Segunda Edición Revisada

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Sistema globalmente armonizado de clasificación y etiquetado de productos químicos (SGA)
12 Jun 2008
El Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de clasificación y etiquetado de productos químicos (SGA) es el resultado de la cooperación entre la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT), la Organización de Cooperación y Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE) y la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU). El SGA...
SYSTEME GENERAL HARMON SGH #2

Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH) - Deuxième édition révisée

deuxième édition révisée

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Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH)
27 Jul 2007
Le Système général harmonisé de classification et d’étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH) décrit la classification et l'étiquetage des produits chimiques par types de danger. Il fournit une base pour l’harmonisation à l'échelle mondiale des prescriptions et réglementations applicables aux produ...
WORLD ECON SOCIAL SURV 2007

World Economic and Social Survey 2007

Development in an Ageing World - 60th Anniversary Edition, 1948-2007

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World Economic and Social Survey (WESS)
29 Jun 2007
The World Economic and Social Survey 2007 analyses the challenges and opportunities associated with ageing populations and aims to facilitate discussions in furthering the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing which focuses on three sets of priorities: older people and development; advanc...