Disability, noncommunicable disease and health information

Disability, noncommunicable disease and health information

Perspectives Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a major cause of preventable disability worldwide. 1 While actions to monitor NCDs have gained significant momentum in the global health agenda, similar developments to monitor and manage the growing burden of NCD-related disability have been relatively slow. The global NCD action plan was developed to support country efforts in addressing the de...

Better noncommunicable disease outcomes: challenges and opportunities for health systems

Community Health System Assessment for Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Indonesia: A Nursing Perspective

As in many countries, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a significant health problem in Indonesia. This assessment of Indonesia’s community health system identified areas that could be strengthened in order to promote the development and implementation of a community health program for NCD prevention and health promotion in the country. In doing so, key components of a well-functioning commun...

Noncommunicable disease in rural India: Are we seriously underestimating the risk? The Nallampatti noncommunicable disease study

AIM To assess the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in a true rural farming population in South India and compare the data with the landmark contemporary Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study. METHODS Local Ethics Committee approval and informed consent was obtained from all participants. Inclusion criteria were participants, aged ≥20 and ≤85 years, from N...

Better noncommunicable disease outcomes: challenges and opportunities for health systems Estonia Country Assessment