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Non-communicable diseases
What are NCDs?
Non-communicable 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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Public health sequestered for 50 years by sugar industry
29th September 2016
Industry documents have revealed how sugar industry interference with science distorted and compromised public health policy to prevent heart disease and its associated burden. Alejandro Cavillo of...
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Take action this World Heart Day
29th September 2016
This World Heart Day, WHF is urging people around the globe to unite to use the power of information to transform the 1 in 10 lives being cut prematurely as a direct result of CVD.
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Launch of the Rwanda Non Communicable Disease Alliance
29th September 2016
In a step forward for NCD prevention and control, the Rwandan Non Communicable Disease Alliance (RNCDA), a new civil society platform, was formed this week.
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Web-based consultation open until 12 October
28th September 2016
The web-based consultation of the Draft Implementation Plan for the Recommendations of the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity is now open.
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