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Chronic non-communicable diseases.

N Unwin1, K G M M Alberti

  • 1School of Population and Health Sciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, William Leech Building, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK. n.c.uwin@ncl.ac.uk

Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology
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Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause 60% of global deaths, disproportionately affecting working-age adults in low-income countries. Prevention is possible, yet NCD control receives inadequate international funding.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for 60% of all deaths.
  • NCDs disproportionately impact low- and middle-income countries, particularly affecting the working-age population (<60 years).
  • Major NCDs include cardiovascular disease, cancers, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes, sharing common behavioral risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significant and growing burden of NCDs in low- and middle-income countries.
  • To emphasize the preventable nature of many NCDs and their complications.
  • To advocate for increased investment in NCD prevention and control in these regions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of global mortality data attributed to NCDs.

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  • Identification of key behavioral risk factors associated with major NCDs.
  • Assessment of the economic impact of NCDs on working-age populations and economic development.

    • Main Results:

    • NCDs cause nearly 60% of global deaths, with 80% occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
    • Cardiovascular disease, cancers, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes are the primary NCD-related causes of mortality.
    • A significant proportion of NCDs (up to 80% for cardiovascular disease/type-2 diabetes, 40% for cancer) are preventable.

    Conclusions:

    • NCDs represent a major global health and economic challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
    • Effective and cost-effective interventions for NCD prevention and management exist.
    • Increased international assistance and investment are crucial for NCD control in poorer nations, countering the misconception that they are diseases of affluence.