Non-Communicable Diseases

Question 1

Are NCDs important in the context of global health?

Answer 1

Account for 68% of all deaths worldwide

3/4 of them occur in LMICs

Question 2

WHO has released a guideline on tackling and managing NCDs (one of the SDG goals!). What are the three key statements from the guideline?

Answer 2

1. Most countries are doing a poor job of managing their NCDs
2. Countries should focus on high-impact cost effective solutions
3. NCDs keep people in the poverty cycle
4. Better health systems = better NCD control
5. Set targets and monitor them so countries stay accountable
6. Focus on putting money towards NCDs