By courtesy of WHO research fellows the following information would be shared so as to prevent/help fight the uphill challenges together.
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke,
cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, are the leading cause of
mortality in the world. This invisible epidemic is an under-appreciated cause
of poverty and hinders the economic development of many countries. The burden
is growing - the number of people, families and communities afflicted is
increasing. Common, modifiable risk factors underlie the major NCDs. They
include tobacco, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, insufficient physical
activity, overweight/obesity, raised blood pressure, raised blood sugar and
raised cholesterol. The NCD threat can be overcome using existing knowledge.
The solutions are highly cost-effective. Comprehensive and integrated action at
country level, led by governments, is the means to achieve success.
40 millionof the 56 million global deaths in 2015 were due to NCDs
48%of NCD deaths in low- and middle income countries in 2015
occurred before the age of 70
80%of premature heart disease, stroke and diabetes can be
prevented.