Non Communicable Diseases Flashcards
Which generation of UN GA adopted a declaration “Time to Deliver:
Accelerating our response to address NCDs for the health and well-being of present and future generations”. ?
73rd Session
According to the UN, what are Non Communicable Diseases also called ?
Chronic diseases are diseases of long
duration
What are the 4 major Non communicable diseases ?
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Cancers,
- Respiratory diseases
- Diabetes
What factors cause them ?
Genetic, Physiological, Environmental and Behavioral factors.
How many people die each year because of these diseases ?
41 million
What % of global deaths are caused by this ?
71%
What are some behavorial factors ?
Tobacco use, Physical inactivity, Consumption of processed food with enriched salt and sugar content, Alcohol
What are some metabolic factors ?
High BP,
Obesity,
High blood glucose levels,
What are some structural factors ?
Urban settlements with lack of open
spaces and recreational activities,
Stressed work culture,
Pollution
Which Indian Ministry won UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for “outstanding contribution to the achievement of NCD related SDG targets” ?
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
According to World Economic Forum, what is the estimated financial loss to India because of NCD from 2012 to 2030 ?
4.5 trillion dollars
What % of Indian deaths are caused by NCD ?
60%
Who developed Global Monitoring Framework
and Action Plan for prevention and Control of NCDs ?
WHO
According to National Health Policy, what is the target premature mortality rate by 2025 because of NCDs ?
25%
What is NCPCDS ?
National Programme for
Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases
and Stroke
