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Embedding non-communicable diseases in the post-2015 development agenda
George Alleyne1, Agnes Binagwaho, Andy Haines
1Pan American Health Organization, Washington DC 20037, USA. alleyned@paho.org
Lancet (London, England)
|February 16, 2013
Summary
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) must be integrated into the post-2015 development agenda. Addressing NCDs is crucial for human development and achieving sustainable global health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Sustainable Development
- Public Policy
Background:
- The post-2015 development agenda builds upon the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), emphasizing health as a core component.
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are leading causes of death and disability globally.
- Unsustainable development drivers in sectors like transport, food, and energy also increase NCD risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the integration of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) into the post-2015 human development agenda.
- To highlight the link between NCDs and the sustainability of social, economic, and environmental development.
- To emphasize the need for evidence-based action, partnerships, and political will for NCD prevention and control.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the post-2015 development agenda framework.
- Review of political declarations and goals related to NCDs, such as the '25 by 25' goal.
- Examination of the interconnections between development sectors and NCD risk factors.
Main Results:
- NCDs negatively impact health and impair development sustainability across social, economic, and environmental domains.
- Existing strategies for NCD prevention and control require enhanced political support and effective partnerships.
- A strong movement is needed to embed NCDs within the broader human development agenda.
Conclusions:
- Integrating NCDs into the post-2015 development agenda is essential for improving global health and achieving sustainable development.
- Addressing NCDs requires a multi-sectoral approach that considers their impact on and from societal, economic, and environmental factors.
- Political commitment and evidence-based strategies are critical for effectively managing the NCD burden.
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