NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDS)
Global action plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013-2020 (WHO)
The action plan provides a road map and a menu of policy options for all Member States and other stakeholders, to take coordinated and coherent action, at all levels, local to global, to attain the nine voluntary global targets, including that of a 25% relative reduction in premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory diseases by 2025.
Read MoreWHO tools to prevent and control non-communicable diseases (WHO)
This section provides links to WHO tools for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) – from setting national targets and developing national multisectoral policies and plans to measuring results. The list of tools is not exhaustive but is intended to provide information and guidance on effectiveness and ……
Read MoreWHO Global Status Report on NCDs (WHO)
This global status report on prevention and control of NCDs (2014), is framed around the nine voluntary global targets. The report provides data on the current situation, identifying bottlenecks as well as opportunities and priority actions for attaining the targets. The 2010 baseline estimates on NCD mortality and risk factors…..
Read MoreUnited Nations high-level meeting on non – communicable disease prevention and control (WHO)
Non communicable diseases – or NCDs – like heart attacks and strokes, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease account for over 63% of deaths in the world today. Every year, NCDs kill 9 million people under 60. The socio-economic impact is staggering. Download here the Political declaration adopted at the UN General Assembly, Summary report of the discussions at the round tables.
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