Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) remain the leading cause of death and disability in the world, including in the WHO European ...

UNICEF’s work to improve care for children living with NCDs in Zimbabwe helped Kelly, 10, receive diabetes diagnosis and treatment. Clinical matron Mary Thema tests 10-year-old Kelly's blood ...

India cannot treat its way out of the NCD crisis – the problem is simply too big. But we know from WHO and compelling clinical studies that 80% of type 2 diabetes, and 80% of heart disease can ...

An NCD's credit rating will tell you whether risk possibility is high or low. Instruments rated below AA are regarded as high-risk. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Non-convertible debentures ...

Uganda’s health ministry permanent secretary, Dr Diana Atwine, has called for stronger partnerships in addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The call was made during ...

Despite a decline in premature NCD mortality from 15.2% in 2010 to 14% in 2021, only five countries in the Americas are on track to meet the global target of reducing premature NCD deaths by 25% ...

The burden of NCDs including mental health problems, which was 29.9 per cent of the total burden in 2000, has increased its share to 43.7pc in 2019 and is on the rise.

In terms of economic impact, Jamaica is projected to lose US$18.45 billion for the period 2015-2030 due to the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including mental health, which are ...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, mental health, and neurological disorders are responsible for 75% of deaths worldwide. New ...

MANILA, Philippines — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are not lifestyle choices, an official of the World Health Organization (WHO) said, emphasizing that contacting the diseases are influenced by ...