Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are becoming an increasingly important health problem in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This region is in the unique position of experiencing the epidemiological polarity of increasing NCDs, as well as a resurgence of many communicable diseases – a situation which is straining the resources of many countries in the area. The purpose of this review is to p...

Persons with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were identified as particularly at risk of severe morbidity and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Little is written about impact on this sub-population in Caribbean, where prevalence NCDs disproportionately high. This study aimed to ascertain COVID-related concerns, mental health pandemic among persons without Trinidad Tobago, acute pe...

The limited success to date, by the public health community, to address the dramatic rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has prompted growing attention to the commercial determinants of health. This has led to a much needed shift in attention, from metabolic and behavioural risk factors, to the production and consumption of health-harming products by the commercial...

Objective: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Kyrgyzstan are responsible for 83% of all deaths. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness WHO “Package Essential Interventions on NCDs” (PEN) health education and counselling at primary healthcare Kyrgyzstan. Methods: consisted information diffusion care facilities communities by trained volunteers. The evolution population’s knowledge behavio...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death and responsible for highest mortality rates in world Indonesia. One programs controlling NCDs especially hypertension Diabetes at Public Health Center (PHC) is Prolanis. Prolanis monitoring dietary adherence among members. A descriptive research design was used as method. The samples this study were 34 members Sumurjomblang Bogo V...

Background. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause premature mortality among youth. Associated with lifestyle and behavioural choices, these deaths can should be prevented young people. This article presents data showing the gains in life expectancy youth absence of NCD causes death. Objectives. To estimate levels (15 - 24 years age) South Africa (SA) show current projected additional gained el...

The Challenge of Managing NonCommunicable Diseases in SubSaharan Africa In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), communicable diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, are still responsible for the greatest burden of morbidity and mortality [1]. However, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are becoming a significant burden [1]. The Global Burden of Disease Study, conducted in 2001, showe...

Gamping Kidul Hamlet is growing fast and an education center area. This condition brings social, economic unhealthy lifestyle changes so that there concern will be increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). community service a continuation of the previous program which has formed groups concerned with healthy lifestyles training screening prevention NCDs. The aims to enable health cadres abl...

Cameroon is experiencing an increase in the burden of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which accounted for 43% of all deaths in 2002. This article reviews the published literature to critically evaluate the evidence on the frequency, determinants and consequences of NCDs in Cameroon, and to identify research, intervention and policy gaps. The rising trends in NCDs have been documented ...

BACKGROUND Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major global health problem of the 21 stcentury. They are now the world's leading cause of disease burden and high mortality. An even more alarming health problem is when depression coexists with chronic NCDs, as is frequently the case. Management of this co-morbidity with collaborative care has become a global topic of interest, with th...