Non Communicable disease (NCD)

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.

Total NCD mortality

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

Premature NCD mortality

80%of premature heart disease, stroke and diabetes can be prevented.

Risk factors

First Aid on wheels

Dear Readers, this is a beach 1st aid post. To ensure stakeholders enjoy their visit to the East Coast Park logoon, The Singapore Red Cross had kindly established this service.

It is located in car park C. Telephone Number: 90851195.