{"id":15742,"date":"2026-04-13T11:28:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icoprevencio.cat\/uct\/ja-safe\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:14:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:14:58","slug":"ja-safe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icoprevencio.cat\/uct\/en\/ja-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"JA SAFE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Joint Action on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention including Smoke and Aerosol Free Environments<\/h3><\/div>

Tobacco use remains the single leading cause of preventable death in the European Union, and alcohol use is the leading risk factor of global disability-adjusted life years in the age group 25\u201349 years. Both tobacco and alcohol consumption are key drivers of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other major non-communicable diseases. Together, their harms are synergistic, and they impose an even more significant toll on population health, health systems, and social equity across Europe.

Official website: jasafe.org<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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The aim of the Joint Action is to support strategies and policies aimed at reducing the burden of cancer and other non-communicable diseases.

The specific objectives of this joint action are:<\/strong>

– Improve\u200b the joint capacities of Member States to plan and implement cancer and other NCD prevention policies and activities at both national, regional and local levels.

– Improve data and the monitoring system for cancer and other NCDs and their common risk factors.

– Contribute to the reduction of social inequalities in cancer and other MCDs.

– Engage and support key stakeholders in the field of cancer and MCN prevention, including decision-makers at all levels of government, civil society organizations, professionals, the general population, and patient groups to facilitate cooperation and joint efforts.
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Through coordinated action, shared evidence, and practical implementation research and guidance, JA-SAFE supports Member States in translating proven prevention measures into real-world impact, contributing to the EU ambition of a\u202ftobacco-free generation\u202fand\u202freduced alcohol-related harm,\u202fas well as stronger health promotion systems.

JA-SAFE brings together public authorities, research institutes, and health organisations from across Europe to prevent and\u202freduce tobacco use, exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols, and alcohol-related harm\u202fat both population and individual level.

The project encompasses nine work packages under five thematic areas: smoke-free environments, alcohol prevention, cessation, steps towards a tobacco-free generation, and supporting health promotion and disease prevention in Europe.

Focus areas:<\/strong>

1. Smoke-free environments<\/strong>: Promoting a Smoke and Aerosol Free (SAFE) Europe
2. Alcohol prevention<\/strong>: Preventing Alcohol-Related Harm in Europe
3. Cessation<\/strong>: Scaling up Interventions for Tobacco Control and SAFE\u202fin Healthcare Settings
4. Tobacco-free generation<\/strong>: Accelerating the Path to a Tobacco-Free Generation in Europe
5. Health promotion and disease prevention<\/strong>: Strengthening Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Europe
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2025\u20132029<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The\u202fNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA)\u202fleads the Project Coordination of JA-SAFE under\u202fWork Package 1, ensuring effective governance and coherent implementation across the Joint Action. Overall coordination and management are carried out by the\u202fProject Coordinator, Constantine Vardavas, supported by the\u202fProject Secretariat.
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Project brings together 60 partner institutions from 23 European countries.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Dr. Dr. Cristina Mart\u00ednez (IP: WP5)
Dra. Marcela Fu
Dr. Armando Peruga
Dra. Montse Ballbe
Dra. Dolors Carnicer-Pont
Dra. Laura Ant\u00f3n
Dra. Olena Tigova
Judith Saura
Clara F\u00e1bregas
Laura Perdiguero (project manager)
Dra. Anna Tokar (project manager)
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