Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) were a facet of developed countries, but there has been a considerable shift (in lifestyles, diets etc) in the past 15-20 years in many low and middle income countries which now account for 80% of NCD-related deaths worldwide. Farasha Bashir Health was given limited attention in the Millennium Development Goals focusing primarily… Continue reading Targeting non-communicable diseases, icddr,b in Bangladesh is paving the way for a healthier future
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Global Leaders and WHO establish a commission for Non-Communicable Diseases
WHO announced a new high-level commission, comprised of heads of state and ministers, leaders in health and development and entrepreneurs. The group will propose innovative solutions to accelerate prevention and control of the leading killers on the planet like heart and lung disease, cancers, and diabetes. The WHO Independent Global High-level Commission on NCDs is co-chaired… Continue reading Global Leaders and WHO establish a commission for Non-Communicable Diseases
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