USAID: Standing By on NCD
For more than 50 years, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided steadfast and generous support and leadership for global health. USAID's leadership has contributed to dramatic reductions in maternal and child deaths, broadened the reach of family planning services, transformed human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) into a chronic disease, helped to nearly eliminate polio, and delivered lifesaving innovations to millions worldwide. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paul Holmes Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
Tackling Chronic Disease in the Gulf Region
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries together form one of the wealthiest regions in the world. Rapid urbanization and modernization has led to unprecedented increases in lifestyle-related disease. World Health Organization (WHO) data show that obesity rates for most of the GCC countries fall within the top 10 globally [1]. The highest is Kuwait at 43%, with the other GCC countries ranging between 33% and 35%; Oman is the exception with a rate similar to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) mean at 22% [2]. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cother Hajat Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
Community Health Workers: An Underappreciated Asset to Tackle NCD
With continued undernutrition and escalating overnutrition, urbanization, and resource-strapped health systems, nations —particularly those in the low- and middle-income brackets—are facing the harsh reality of a growing double burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases (NCD) [1,2]. The dearth of a skilled health workforce is a principal concern when it comes to tackling these challenges, as health care systems and health care training programs are set up to respond to acute care needs and struggle to deliver prevention and care for chronic conditions [3,4]. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jordan D. Jarvis, Ishu Kataria, Mellany Murgor, Lilian Mbau Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
Mexico's Commitment to Global Health
In Mexico, cardiovascular disease has been a primary public health concern since the late 1990s because it is the leading cause of premature and preventable death. Containment of noncommunicable diseases (NCD) is a priority for the health sector, given the growing impact on the working-age population. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Erick Alex ánderson, Edgar Illescas, Daniel Sierra Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
Chronic Disease in India
Sixteen million people died prematurely (under 70 years) due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) in 2012 —3.4 million in India alone, the highest in the world. Although total NCD mortality was much higher in China—8.6 vis-à-vis 5.9 million in India—only 36% of it was premature compared to 58% in India [1]. Within a decade, chronic diseases will overwhelm health systems in India—89% of total m ortality would be concentrated in the 30+ year age group (author's calculation from the World Population Prospects: The 2015 Revision for 2025 to 2030 using medium fertility variant) [2]. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ali Mehdi Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
Has There Been Adequate Progress in Addressing the NCD Epidemic in LMIC?
Comprehensive strategies for the successful prevention and control of the noncommunicable disease (NCD) epidemic need to encompass laws and regulations, tax and price interventions, improvement of the built environment, advocacy, mass media, community- and workplace-based interventions, risk screening, and clinical interventions [1]. Such strategies create an enabling environment that facilitates the adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors, promotes early detection and management of NCD victims and those at high risk, helps avert the acquisition and augmentation of NCD risk in the population as a whole, and reduces...
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nasheeta Peer, Andre P. Kengne Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
A Global Social Network to Catalyze Solutions for Chronic NCD
When it comes to dealing with cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCD), we all have our own knowledge, experiences, and personal stories. Yet, these diseases as well as their causes and solutions connect us all together in many complex ways through the social networks we belong to. Defined as a collection of both people and the connections between these people, social networks can employ the power of relationships to solve problems [1]. Each individual's outreach is expanded through social networks, and opportunities for learning are increased [2]. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jordan D. Jarvis, Eric Obscherning, Karen Siegel, Sandeep P. Kishore Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
A Platform to Accelerate Global Reductions in Chronic Diseases
Addressing the increasing burden of chronic and noncommunicable diseases (NCD) worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), will demand innovative action that cuts across political, social, and health systems. NCD initiatives remain underfunded and underprioritized at global and national levels, exacerbating vulnerabilities to NCDs' rising human and fiscal toll, for both health systems and households [1]. Private foundations have largely untapped capacity to achieve high impact in effectively addressing NCD, especially in LMIC, by investing in platforms to improve and coordinate action on health challe...
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Samuel G. Ruchman, Sandeep P. Kishore, Prabhjot Singh Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
The Role of the Private Sector in Tilting Health Systems Toward Chronic Disease Prevention
Over the last century, the global disease burden has undergone a dramatic transformation. Noncommunicable diseases (NCD) —including heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes—are now the leading cause of mortality in the world, accounting for 60% of all deaths globally. Although this shift is partially attributable to medical and public health advances addressing infectious diseases in the 20th century, many developing countries face the double burden of persisting communicable disease and rising NCD. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sarah Kunkle, Gillian Christie, Cother Hajat, Derek Yach Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
Can the Success of HIV Scale-Up Advance the Global Chronic NCD Agenda?
Noncommunicable diseases (NCD) are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide but have received suboptimal attention and funding from the global health community. Although the first United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) for NCD in 2011 aimed to stimulate donor funding and political action, only 1.3% of official development assistance for health was allocated to NCD in 2015, even less than in 2011. In stark contrast, the UNGASS on human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in 2001 sparked billions of dollars in funding for HIV and enabled millions of HIV-infe...
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anton M. Palma, Miriam Rabkin, Harriet Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha, Pido Bongomin, Nomthandazo Lukhele, Xolisile Dlamini, Altaye Kidane, Wafaa M. El-Sadr Tags: Review Source Type: research
Combating Chronic Diseases
The complexity of disorders bundled under the term chronic diseases and the association with aging populations and high financial costs make policy makers in many low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) unenthusiastic about addressing noncommunicable diseases (NSD). Ministries of Health in most LMIC are under-resourced and lack capacity to provide strategic leadership to the whole-of-government efforts required to meaningfully address NSD. The challenge of addre ssing NSD in such settings is made worse by fragile health systems geared mainly to address infectious diseases. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shanthi Mendis Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
How Can Progress on Global Tobacco Control Inform Progress on NCD?
Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland's appointment as Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1998 led to a stronger global focus on tobacco control, and eventually, all noncommunicable diseases (NCD) and mental health. Since the adoption of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in 2003, global health has turned toward addressing all NCD. I pose 2 questions. 1) What lessons can we apply from the WHO FCTC development and implementation processes to broader aspects of NCD prevention and control? 2) In retrospect, what could we have done better? I also propose 3 lessons: 1) it takes a broad-based allian...
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Derek Yach Tags: Review Source Type: research
Why Did North Karelia —Finland Work?
Successful prevention of cardiovascular diseases in the North Karelia Project and Finland has drawn international attention, particularly as cardiovascular diseases and more generally noncommunicable diseases have become the leading cause of premature mortality in the world. The questions have often been asked about what were the main reasons for success and whether or not the experience could be transferred elsewhere. The main lesson is that the possibilities and potential of cardiovascular prevention are great. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pekka Puska Tags: Review Source Type: research
Global Chronic Disease
“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [1] (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: John Gordon Harold, Neal Kovach, William A. Zoghbi Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
Leveraging Digital Health for Global Chronic Diseases
Management of chronic diseases requires effective modalities for screening, prevention, and treatment of these conditions. At the core of chronic disease management is the need to effectively use health information for decision-making. In general, when the right information is availed to the right person at the right time, the right decisions will likely be made. Digital technologies offer the potential to significantly transform delivery of chronic disease care by putting the power of information in the hands of patients, providers, and decision makers. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Martin C. Were, Jemima H. Kamano, Rajesh Vedanthan Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research
