NCDs: Prevention is Key. Non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and certain types of cancers, are primarily caused by lifestyle factors. To fight against ...

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

Diseases Prevention Tips: As per the latest reports by the World Health Organisation (WHO), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the world's leading cause of death, responsible for 74 per cent or ...

In Jamaica, for everyone dollar spent on NCD prevention, J$2.1 is gained in healthcare savings and productivity, with potential GDP savings of 4.3 per cent and 5,700 lives saved over 15 years.

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 ...

Expand social protection for people living with NCDs, including access to medications and support services. Invest in healthier communities through better urban planning, promotion of physical ...

Mr Somsak said the ministry would submit NCD prevention measures as a national agenda item, which will require related agencies to work together to limit the growing number of patients.

With non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer causing nearly 70 percent of deaths in the country, health experts have stressed the need for stronger ...