An appropriate European level research, development and innovation effort, in cooperation with third countries and with the involvement of all stakeholders, including patients and end-users, can and should make a crucial contribution to addressing these global challenges, thereby working to achieve the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals , deliver better health and well-being for all, and position Europe as a leader in the rapidly expanding global markets for health and well-being innovations.

Follow up the Council Resolution on the health and well-being of young people and encourage youth fitness and physical activity by applying the EU Physical Activity Guidelines

R. whereas the poverty threshold of 60% of median national income is a compelling, helpful and necessary indicator of relative poverty, but should be complemented by other indicators such as the concept and calculation of a ‘basket of basic goods and services’ at national level (which is merely a short-term response to the specific situation of people suffering from poverty) and those agreed by the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) in June 2010 (risk of poverty, material deprivation and households ...[+++]with very low work intensity) in response to public policy needs;

R. whereas the poverty threshold of 60% of median national income is a compelling, helpful and necessary indicator of relative poverty, but should be complemented by other indicators such as the concept and calculation of a ‘basket of basic goods and services’ at national level (which is merely a short-term response to the specific situation of people suffering from poverty) and those agreed by the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) in June 2010 (risk of poverty, material deprivation and households ...[+++] with very low work intensity) in response to public policy needs;

R. whereas the poverty threshold of 60% of median national income is a compelling, helpful and necessary indicator of relative poverty, but should be complemented by other indicators such as the concept and calculation of a ‘basket of basic goods and services’ at national level (which is merely a short-term response to the specific situation of people suffering from poverty) and those agreed by the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) in June 2010 (risk of poverty, material deprivation and households ...[+++] with very low work intensity) in response to public policy needs;

Other relevant Council Conclusions or Recommendations: the Council Conclusions adopted on 2 December 2002 on obesity, the Council Conclusions adopted on 2 December 2003 on healthy lifestyles: education, information and communication, the Council Conclusions adopted on 31 May 2007 on health promotion by means of nutrition and physical activity, the Resolution of the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 20 November 2008 on the health and well-being of young people, the Council Conclusions adopted on 2 December 2011 on closing health gaps within the EU through concerted action to promote healthy ...[+++]lifestyle behaviours and the Council Recommendation adopted on 26 November 2013 on promoting health enhancing physical activity across sectors.