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Cancer Non Communicable Disease NCD Alliance

Cancer is a term used for a group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. These are also known as malignant tumours and … See more

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Diet Related Non Communicable Diseases NCD Alliance

WEBUnhealthy diets and the resulting malnutrition are major drivers of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) around the world. Malnutrition includes undernutrition, overweight and …

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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) NCD Alliance

WEBUniversal Health Coverage (UHC) is a system where everyone, everywhere has access to high-quality health care services that they need and without facing financial hardship. …

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Physical Inactivity NCD Alliance

WEBPhysical inactivity is an established risk factor for premature mortality and several non-communicable diseases. It has been estimated that physical inactivity causes 6%–10% …

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Risk Factors for Mental Illness NCD Alliance

WEBFast Facts. Mental health is the state of wellbeing where people and societies function at their best. Mental health and neurological disorders are one of the major groups of …

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The Global Epidemic NCD Alliance

WEBNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the world’s #1 killer, bringing hardship to rich and poor nations alike. NCDs make the largest contribution to mortality both globally and in …

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WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health NCD Alliance

WEBMore than 3 million people died as a result of harmful use of alcohol in 2016, according a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 21 September …

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Advocacy In Global Health Care NCD Alliance

WEBNCD Alliance's advocacy seeks to ensure health remains central to national government priorities, and tangible wins are secured for global NCD prevention and control. Our …

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Living with diabetes puts you at greater risk of 57 other diseases

WEBThe study by the University of Cambridge found that people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of 57 other health conditions. These include cancer, kidney …

Category:  Cancer Go Health

The global burden of pulmonary hypertension NCD Alliance

WEBPulmonary Arterial Hypertension has been identified as a major contributor to right heart failure by the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Global Burden of …

Category:  Health Go Health

Global Health Podcast NCD Alliance

WEBBold Leadership for NCD Equity. Prevention is better than cure, and this couldn’t be truer when it comes to noncommunicable diseases. In this podcast, Dr …

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WHO launches new NCD Progress Monitor NCD Alliance

WEBOf 194 countries, the 2022 NCD Progress Monitor indicates that 126 have set time-bound national targets for NCDs based on WHO guidance. Encouragingly, 77 countries fully …

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A Historic First: UN NGO conference highlights NCDs

WEBThe final Declaration of the annual United Nations conference for NGOs recognises noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as one of the significant health …

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20 things you should know about mental health today

WEBHere are 20 things you should know about the state of mental health globally. 1. Mental disorders are common. Nearly a billion people around the world (1/8) …

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WHO Health for All report challenges leaders to adopt new …

WEBThe Philippines national NCD investment 20th September 2023. The investment approach taken by WHO, UNDP, and the UNIATF on NCDs is crucial in …

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Financing Health Issues & NCDs NCD Alliance

WEBIn total the five leading NCDs – cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic respiratory disease, cancer, diabetes and mental health conditions – have been estimated to cost US$ 47 …

Category:  Cancer Go Health

NCD Alliance, PAHO and CARICOM to Highlight NCD emergency …

WEBThe NCD Alliance, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat are holding a joint event on Monday, 23 …

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WHO lays out plan for financing new global health goal

WEBWHO is urging countries to move towards universal health coverage (UHC) and to scale up international investment in catalytic development funding. The call …

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United Nations NCD Alliance

WEBThe United Nations, is an international organisation promoting international cooperation, and comprising 193 member states. It actively promotes good health, having …

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UNGA events highlight urgent need to address obesity and …

WEBHow do we ensure access to healthy food for all within planetary boundaries? This was the question central to two high-level events at the 71st UN …

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Be Proud of Your Mouth: Show your support for World Oral …

WEB15th March 2021. Every year on 20 March, World Oral Health Day unites oral health and NCD advocates, civil society, NCD voices and change-makers globally to call for good …

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New WHO guidance on childhood obesity, undernutrition in LMICs

WEB"5 JUNE 2013 | GENEVA/NEW YORK - Many low- and middle-income countries are neglecting overweight and obesity as major health threats, with policies in …

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