A renewed call for transdisciplinary action on NCDs

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Economics
• Law
• International Relations

Background:

• Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are projected to be the leading global cause of mortality by 2030, surpassing other health threats.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of global health systems but has not diminished the long-term threat posed by NCDs.

Discussion:

• A transdisciplinary research agenda is crucial for developing effective interventions against the NCD pandemic.
• Integrating legal, public health, health economic, and international relations perspectives is essential for a comprehensive approach.

Key Insights:

• Designing concrete interventions requires collaboration across diverse academic and policy fields.
• Addressing NCDs necessitates both global strategies and tailored domestic policies.

Outlook:

• This work introduces a collection of articles focused on actionable strategies for NCD prevention and control.
• Future research should prioritize the implementation and evaluation of transdisciplinary interventions to curb the NCD pandemic.