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India’s cities, their non-communicable disease burden

The Hindu

This is the time for State-level action plans for NCD health care, which an emphasis on access to primary health care for marginalised communities and poor urban neighbourhoods

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At the soft core of a non communicable diseases epidemic, is obesity

The Hindu

Obesity is a chronic, complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits that can impair the health of an individual. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, bone health, and even reproduction.

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Palau Developed Non-Communicable Disease Strategic Roadmap with PHIG Support

PHIG Partners

The Ministry of Health & Human Services - Republic of Palau hosted a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Progress Dissemination and Strategic Planning Workshop in April 2024 to guide the creation of an NCD strategic roadmap for 2025-2030.

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Dutch dietary guidelines could dramatically cut chronic disease rates by 2050

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers investigate the impact of current Dutch dietary guidelines on non-communicable disease rates.

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India needs to prioritise preventive care

The Hindu

India's healthcare crisis worsens with rising non-communicable diseases, necessitating a shift to preventive care for economic and health stability.

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Should packaged food content be labelled? | Explained

The Hindu

Why have non-communicable diseases become so common in India? What does the report published by the Access to Nutrition Initiative state? How does a health star rating system work? Can front-of-pack labelling help?

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Why is India staring at an obesity challenge? | Explained

The Hindu

Why does the rise in obesity have a bearing on non-communicable diseases like diabetes? Is there an urban-rural divide? How are prices affecting the right food intake? Why is childhood obesity an area of concern? What is likely to happen in adolescence and adulthood?