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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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World Food Day: fixing food systems for healthy diets for all
16th October 2019
Today on World Food Day, NCD Alliance commends increasing efforts from international organisations, including UNICEF, OECD, FAO and WHO, to respond to the changing profile of malnutrition.
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NCDA calls for NCD Alliances' innovative case studies
15th October 2019
The NCD Alliance opens a call for member NCD Alliances to submit innovative case studies to be featured in NCDA's ‘Bridging the gap on NCDs through civil society action’ publication to be launched...
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World Stroke Day 2019: Don't be the one
07th October 2019
In just 10 years, the lifetime risk of stroke for people over 25 increased from 1 in 6 to 1 in 4. With 90% of strokes associated with 10 modifiable risk factors, the potential impact of Prevention...
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PAHO approves regional plan of action on trans fat elimination
07th October 2019
The Pan American Health Organization approved the regional plan of action on trans fat elimination and the supporting statement delivered by the Healthy Latin American Coalition at the the 57th...
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