Global Bioethics Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This initiative is welcome news to health systems and patients in the developing world, because of the gradual epidemiological transition taking place there from infectious disease (HIV, tuberculosis.) to non-communicable disease (especially cancer). Any improvement in cancer care could be lifesaving.

Non-communicable Diseases 40

Non-communicable Diseases Communicable Diseases 40

Institute of Public Health

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Ms Costello said: “ Faced with mounting challenges that affect our health – widening health inequalities, a cost of living crisis, the global climate crisis, and a rise in non-communicable diseases - there is a prime opportunity to reframe our approach to health on the island of Ireland and to harness enhanced cross border cooperation on shared public (..)

Health Policy 52

Health Policy Public Health Law and Regulation Tobacco Control Ageing and Health 52

Monday Morning

AUGUST 30, 2022

There will be no shortage of old and new problems to solve in the years ahead—inequities, climate, preventing future pandemics, gun violence and opioid deaths; preserving reproductive rights, and dealing with the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights 52

Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Health Education and Training Organizations Nutrition and Public Health Maternal and Child Health 52

Sheffield DPH

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Given the difficulties that traditional public health approaches have faced in controlling non-communicable diseases (largely difficulties = lack of political will stoked by food industry PR over decades). Medicalises a social issue. Part of a narrative that individualizes obesity solutions.

Media and Health Communication 40

Media and Health Communication Health Inequalities Non-communicable Diseases Health Economics 40

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Yacong Bo and Xiang Qian Lao Regular exercise is recognised as providing significant lifestyle-related protection against non-communicable diseases. It can also reduce the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death.

Non-communicable Diseases 52

Non-communicable Diseases Communicable Diseases Ageing and Health Risk Factors 52

Frontiers

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Now, we see the burden of disease is shifting towards non-communicable diseases; heart disease, stroke, and dementia being the leading causes of death worldwide. Pregnancy complications and birth complications have decreased with the availability of antibiotics and a generally higher standard of healthcare.

Academic and Research Institutions 105

Academic and Research Institutions Maternal and Child Health Non-communicable Diseases Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 105