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Noncommunicable diseases
What are NCDs?
Noncommunicable diseases are the #1 cause of death and disability worldwide. NCDs – mainly cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes – account for 68% of global mortality, or two out of every three deaths.
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2017 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development asserts commitment to NCDs
20th July 2017
The HLPF, held from 10-19 July in New York, concluded with Member States adopting a Ministerial Declaration. NCDA, together with several partners, convened a side event to discuss the links between...
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WHO report finds dramatic increase in life-saving tobacco control policies in last decade
20th July 2017
4.7 billion people – 63% of world’s population – are covered by polices such as strong graphic warnings, smoke-free public places, and other measures.
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First WHO Forum on alcohol, drugs & addictive behaviours provokes discussion, illuminates challenges & opportunities
18th July 2017
Lucy Westerman reports back on the first WHO Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours held from 26-28 June 2017, which focused on enhancing public health actions to achieve health targets for...
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Human rights and NCDs – integrated and indivisible
13th July 2017
‘Human rights’ are a fundamental overarching principle of treaties relating to noncommunicable diseases. So what are human rights and how are they relevant to NCDs?
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