Transcription of Noncommunicable diseases (brochure) - WHO/Europe
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Noncommunicable diseases (brochure) - WHO/Europe
WHO Noncommunicable diseases WHO Strategic Objective 3: To prevent and reduce disease , disability and premature death from chronic Noncommunicable diseases , mental disorders, violence and injuries and visual impairment. >>The epidemic of Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is the epidemic of the 21st century. Within the WHO European Region, the impact of the major Noncommunicable diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular disease , cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and mental disorders) is alarming. Taken together, these five conditions account for an estimated 86% of deaths and 77% of the disease burden in the European broad group is linked by common risk factors, underlying determinants and opportunities for intervention. Lifestyle and demographic changes have led to huge increases in the common risk factors for NCDs: high blood pressure, tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, high blood cholesterol, overweight, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity. The Noncommunicable disease epidemic affects all countries, but low- and middle-income countries have an additional burden as health systems usually have fewer resources for the prevention and early detection of diseases , as well as to provide comprehensive health care to those with diseases .
The epidemic of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is the epidemic of the 21st century. Within the WHO European Region, the impact of the major noncommunicable diseases
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