• Background Low-income and middle-income countries are struggling to manage growing numbers of patients with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), while services for patients with HIV infection are well established. (bmj.com)
  • The increasing burden of NCDs, as well as a move towards person-centred differentiated delivery of services for people living with HIV, is a factor in the recent adoption of integrated HIV and NCD service delivery plans. (bmj.com)
  • There is a high prevalence of HIV and rapidly increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). (bmj.com)
  • There is an increased risk of NCDs among people living with HIV. (bmj.com)
  • The integration of services for HIV and NCDs may enable LMICs to expand coverage of healthcare for people living with NCDs and address risks of developing NCDs amongst people living with HIV. (bmj.com)
  • Whereas infectious and parasitic diseases remain major unresolved health problems in many LMICs, emerging non-communicable diseases (NCDs) relating to diet, lifestyle, and overweight/obesity have been increasing over the last three decades [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health threat, particularly in developing countries. (cdc.gov)
  • NCDs among 402 private-sector workers in Dakar, Senegal: high blood pressure (HBP), diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). (cdc.gov)
  • Multivariate analyses were performed to identify risk factors associated with NCDs. (cdc.gov)
  • Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the greatest world public health challenge of the 21st century (1,2). (cdc.gov)
  • The social and economic burden of NCDs is great because they are associated with high rates of premature deaths in adults younger than 60 (2,4). (cdc.gov)
  • This study's objective was to assess the prevalence of 4 common cardiometabolic NCDs and their associated modifiable risk factors among private-sector workers in Dakar. (cdc.gov)
  • This study assesses changes in the prevalence and distribution of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and related risk factors among Brazilian adults from the 2013 and 2019 Brazilian National Health Surveys (PNS). (scielosp.org)
  • Results showed that all NCDs increased over the period observed, ranging from an 8% increase in the adjusted prevalence of arthritis to a 24% increase in the adjusted prevalence of obesity. (scielosp.org)
  • It is 1 of 4 serious non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that the World Health Organization (WHO) has targeted for control [ 1 ]. (e-epih.org)
  • The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing rapidly [ 1 ], placing a growing burden on already weak health systems in the region [ 2 , 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed the further development and more widespread use of mHealth interventions for the prevention, management, and treatment of NCDs and their risk factors as part of its Global Action Plan for the prevention and control of NCDs [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This includes reducing the incidence of serious and chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other NCDs, hence serving the medical sciences and the society as a whole. (hmaward.org.ae)
  • The prevalence of long-term (chronic) non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing globally due to an ageing global population, urbanization, changes in lifestyles, and inequitable access to healthcare. (dovepress.com)
  • Although previously more common in high- and upper-middle-income countries, lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) are more affected, with NCDs in LMICs currently accounting for 85- 90% of premature deaths among 30- 69 years old. (dovepress.com)
  • NCDs have both high morbidity and mortality and high treatment costs, not only for the diseases themselves but also for their complications. (dovepress.com)
  • Global healthcare is currently struggling with a massive burden of long term (chronic) non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which risks slowing the growth of the human development index, which comprises life expectancy, education, and per capita income. (dovepress.com)
  • 1 - 3 Whilst NCDs are not infectious or transferable directly from one person to another, they are frequently long-term (chronic) conditions, which can last a lifetime in some cases. (dovepress.com)
  • 4 The major categories of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (ischemic heart and brain disease), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases [eg, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchial asthma] and Type 2 diabetes. (dovepress.com)
  • The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, but data available for intervention planning are inadequate. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We determined the prevalence of selected NCDs and HIV infection, and NCD risk factors in northwestern Tanzania and southern Uganda. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The prevalence of DM (1 % to 4 %) and other NCDs was generally low. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The low prevalence of DM and other preventable NCDs provides an opportunity for prevention. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, there is growing evidence that the burden of chronic diseases (CDs), in particular that of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), is increasing rapidly in this region [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Latin America has experienced large increases in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) over the past 20 years, which now account for 34% of deaths in the region [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Family Health Team approach was launched in 2011, based on person-centered family medicine principles and practice, to deal with the pressures related to scarce resources as elderly populations increase, so do noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors. (who.int)
  • Moreover, it is predicted that by 2030, around 80% of all type 2 DM patients will be living in developing countries, where there is also a high incidence of TB [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the United States, the incidence of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is high. (cdc.gov)
  • These studies have been essential in establishing estimates of AGE incidence in the community and highlighting the substantial burden of disease. (cdc.gov)
  • One of the direct or indirect manifestation's of drug abuse is the rising incidence of suicides among people in general and youth in particular -- which is emerging as a grievous public health cum mental health concern. (risingkashmir.com)
  • The Omicron variant, despite its genetically concerning highly mutated profile, has had a variable clinical impact across the globe, depending on a country's co-morbidity profile, age distribution, obesity prevalence, vaccination status and incidence of prior infection. (scielo.org.za)
  • As a result, the increasing incidence and prevalence of chronic and lifestyle diseases across the globe is a major factor contributing to the growth of the global market. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • The ITFDE defined eradication as 'reduction of the worldwide incidence of a disease to zero as a result of deliberate efforts, obviating the necessity for further control measures. (cdc.gov)
  • Between the extremes of disease 'control' (reduction in incidence and/or prevalence) and 'eradication,' several intermediate levels of impact on diseases may be described. (cdc.gov)
  • Preventing childhood obesity means reducing, in a rational and less costly way, the incidence of chronic-degenerative diseases. (bvsalud.org)
  • Background: In some settings, lung cancer incidence appears higher among disadvantaged groups. (who.int)
  • Obesity associated sleep related breathing disorders (which are associated with hypertension and excess cardio and cerebrovascular mortality) is also increasingly being recognised in South Asia and also probably has a higher prevalence amongst Afro Caribbeans. (who.int)
  • In Senegal, previous studies of urban areas reported prevalence of 10.4% for hypertension (6), 17.9% for diabetes (7), and 31.2% for overweight and obesity (2). (cdc.gov)
  • Obesity, a high waist-to-hip ratio, hypertension, more severe abdominal obesity, and dyslipidemia were significantly associated with a higher risk of diabetes and prediabetes. (e-epih.org)
  • diovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mel itus, and A total of 27,065 deaths were reported for 1999 through cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Across strata, hypertension prevalence ranged from 16 % (95 % confidence interval (CI): 12 % to 22 %) to 17 % (CI: 14 % to 22 %) in Tanzania, and from 19 % (CI: 14 % to 26 %) to 26 % (CI: 23 % to 30 %) in Uganda. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The high prevalence of NCD risk factors and unrecognized and untreated hypertension represent major problems. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There has been ambitious global momentum to address the growing burden of hypertension and diabetes. (jmir.org)
  • hypertension related heart disease (18.4) and stroke (15.7). (bvsalud.org)
  • Essential hypertension has emerged as the commonest cardiovascular disorder in developing countries especially in Sub Saharan Africa. (bvsalud.org)
  • Background: Hypertension is the commonest non-communicable disease with variable prevalence rates in different parts of the world. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dyslipidaemia is associated with and predisposes to hypertension and hence increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. (bvsalud.org)
  • The economic burden on households with a person with bipolar disorder was found to be higher than for households with a person with a chronic physical disorder (diabetes, asthma or hypertension) [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study determined the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among patients attending the HIV clinic at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). (bvsalud.org)
  • The prevalence of hypertension was esti- mated among study participants, and socio-demographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, metabolic and HIV/ART-related factors associated with hypertension were determined by logistic regression modelling. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study shows a high prevalence of hypertension among patients attending the HIV clinic at KBTH, associated with exposure to ART and increasing duration of this exposure. (bvsalud.org)
  • It is suggested that until the epidemic progression of obesity is stopped and obesity prevented or at least properly managed, cardiologists will be confronted to an evolving contribution of risk factors where smoking, hypercholesterolemia and hypertension may be relatively less prevalent but at the expense of a much greater contribution of abdominal obesity and related features of the metabolic syndrome. (researchgate.net)
  • Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM) may impede immune responses in tuberculosis (TB) and thus contribute to enhanced disease severity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The convergence of tuberculosis (TB) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) has emerged as a serious threat to global TB control. (biomedcentral.com)
  • TB is a chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), while DM is a non-communicable metabolic disease. (biomedcentral.com)
  • currently, largely reflected the prevalence of tuberculosis, pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infections and opportunist lung infections in those with HIV. (who.int)
  • CRDs are an emerging public health and the sequelae of respiratory problem in urbanised areas of Low- infections such as occurs after and Middle-income countries tuberculosis, or for instance with bronchiectasis occurring after early childhood infections. (who.int)
  • Smoking is a known risk-factor for the prevalence and severity of many acute and chronic respiratory infections, including influenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis (11-13). (who.int)
  • Immediate action to strengthen tobacco is a known risk-factor for the prevalence and severity of control policies post-COVID-19, including a permanent many acute and chronic respiratory infections, including ban on tobacco use in public places, accompanied by influenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis ( 11-13 ). (who.int)
  • It is well established that ethnocultural groups of migrants are associated with a differential risk of communicable disease, including measles, tuberculosis and hepatitis B. Global public health agencies 1 are now focusing on improving the collection of ethnocultural data to better define communicable disease risk in migrant populations to support community-level disease prevention and control. (who.int)
  • Collecting COB data, though limited in scope, has helped to identify a differential disease burden in recently arrived migrants or refugees, leading to national targeted prevention and treatment programmes for migrants emigrating from countries with high-burden disease, e.g. tuberculosis and chronic hepatitis B in South Asian migrants. (who.int)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but is mainly an infection of the lungs. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Infectious diseases such as cholera, tuberculosis, and malaria have a significant impact on population health. (nytimesup.com)
  • There are now vaccines to protect against malaria, dengue and Ebola virus disease, and promising vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus, tuberculosis and all influenza virus strains are in the pipeline. (who.int)
  • 3. Goal of the WHO strategy against CRDs is for Prevention and Control of to support Member States in their efforts to Chronic Respiratory Diseases reduce the toll of morbidity, disability and (CRDs)1 that was drafted after the expert consultation premature mortality related to chronic held in January 20012. (who.int)
  • respiratory diseases. (who.int)
  • The advisory meeting in Montpellier, France on 11-12 February 2002 comprised the next step in the process of developing a comprehensive implementation programme of the WHO strategy against chronic respiratory diseases. (who.int)
  • Data on the prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), are even more limited. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Archivos de Bronconeumologia is a scientific journal that preferentially publishes prospective original research articles whose content is based upon results dealing with several aspects of respiratory diseases such as epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinics, surgery, and basic investigation. (archbronconeumol.org)
  • This reaction can lead to lung edema and severe respiratory diseases, unless ACE2 is present. (myesr.org)
  • Jillian Tutuo Wate, Deputy Director-Research, Pacific Research Centre for the Prevention of Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases (C-POND), Fiji National University, consultant for reviewing the policy. (who.int)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • Disability and Health Program The Disability and Health Program (DHP) is funded by a 3-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (starprogram.net)
  • The review finds that a PHC service approach, which deals with health in a comprehensive way, including the promotion, prevention, and control of diseases, can be useful in both high and low resource settings. (dovepress.com)
  • The opinions expressed by authors contributing to this journal do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the US Department of Health and Human Services, the Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the authors' affiliated institutions. (cdc.gov)
  • Despite these challenges, the ethnocultural data currently collected during routine communicable disease surveillance have assisted in disease prevention and control in Australia. (who.int)
  • In Tanzania, Uganda and probably elsewhere in Africa, major efforts are needed to strengthen health services for the PREVENTION, early detection and treatment of chronic diseases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Thus, the rising geriatric population and the consequent increase in chronic disease prevalence boost the demand for the diagnosis of these diseases for early detection, prevention, and treatment, generating medical waste and driving the demand for medical waste management services. (meticulousresearch.com)
  • One in three children born in the United States five years ago are expected to become diabetic in their lifetimes, according to a projection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (natap.org)
  • An important part of the work was to help identify key impediments to improved prevention and control of the diseases under discussion, even if the disease was not considered to have potential as a candidate for eradication. (cdc.gov)
  • Vaccines are critical to the prevention and control of many communicable diseases and therefore underpin global health security. (who.int)
  • A clear risk is a reduction in essential services and particularly vaccination and prevention of other communicable diseases. (who.int)
  • Western Pacific Region Office (WPRO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for providing technical and financial support to develop and print this document. (who.int)
  • This report has been prepared by Dr Sin Sovann, National Center for Health Promotion, Ministry of Health and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is based on the 2010 Global Youth Tobacco Survey findings in Cambodia. (who.int)
  • However as control of these infectious diseases is hopefully achieved they will be replaced by a growing population of those with long term respiratory conditions which in many cases reflect current lifestyle changes. (who.int)
  • The possible implications on current and future population health, burden of chronic diseases, health care spending and broader economy could be enormous for a country still battling many infectious and parasitic diseases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Moreover, the literature indicates that the health systems in these countries face the dual burden of infectious and chronic non-communicable diseases [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Given the actual and imminent health risks, infectious diseases are prioritized over musculoskeletal conditions such as LBP [ 11 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It was licensed in the United States in February 2006 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended for routine use in infants by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in August 2006 Footnote 1 and by the Committee on Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics. (canada.ca)
  • Medical waste management helps reduce the spread of infectious medical equipment-borne diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. (meticulousresearch.com)
  • with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and HIV/AIDS related infectious as the most significant contributors. (bvsalud.org)
  • As societies progress through economic and social changes, improvements in sanitation, hygiene, and healthcare lead to a decline in infectious diseases. (nytimesup.com)
  • Urbanization and industrialization lead to smaller family sizes and improved living conditions, reducing the spread of infectious diseases. (nytimesup.com)
  • From the burden of infectious diseases to the challenges of chronic conditions, understanding these shifts is vital for shaping effective public health strategies. (nytimesup.com)
  • The stages include traditional societies with infectious diseases, a transitional phase, prevalence of chronic diseases, and delayed degenerative diseases. (nytimesup.com)
  • Urbanization can lead to improved living conditions and reduced infectious diseases, but it also introduces lifestyle-related health challenges. (nytimesup.com)
  • HHV-4, also known as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), causes the primary infection infectious mononucleosis , and it is implicated in various diseases, such as African Burkitt lymphoma , other immunoproliferative disorders, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. (medscape.com)
  • Moreover, they are widely seen as critical for addressing emerging infectious diseases, for example by containing or limiting outbreaks of infectious diseases or combatting the spread of antimicrobial resistance. (who.int)
  • The rapid increase in DM prevalence implies increased morbidity and premature mortality as well as a substantial rise in healthcare expenditures for comorbidities and complications such as cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy. (fulbright.org.tw)
  • Concurrently, DM is dramatically increasing in Bangladesh and according to the International Diabetes Federation the prevalence was around 7% amongst adults in 2017. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There is a high and rising prevalence of overweight and obesity among Ghanaian adults. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Prevalence of obesity across the world has increased more than 200% since 1980 with nearly 2 billion adults estimated to be overweight in 2014 including 600 million individuals who were obese [ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Rates were highest (13.8) among adults aged ≥65 years. (cdc.gov)
  • The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing in Vietnam, particularly among adults aged over 45 years. (e-epih.org)
  • This study estimated trends in diabetes and prediabetes prevalence and determined risk factors in Vietnamese adults (over 45 years). (e-epih.org)
  • The nationwide prevalence of diabetes was 6.0% in 2017, with approximately 5 million adults diagnosed with diabetes [ 1 ]. (e-epih.org)
  • The legitimacy of COVID-19 vaccine mandates post-Omicron is explored from an ethical perspective, given that the fifth wave remains unpredictable in South Africa - a country with a high prevalence of HIV, vulnerable unvaccinated adults and children, and fragile public health systems. (scielo.org.za)
  • Globally, in 2019, approximately 436 million adults (prevalence 9.3%) were suffering from diabetes, and it is expected to rise to 700 million (prevalence 10.9%) by 2045. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • Studies were included if they were based on adults aged ≥18 years, were carried out in the UN sub region of North Africa, assessed prevalence of diabetes and related microvascular complications, and if the sample size was ≥50 participants. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Incontinence and constipation are each frequent with growing older, and may impression older adults high quality of life. (starprogram.net)
  • More than one million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed annually with chronic brain disease or disorder, and this factor will assist in the demand for effective remote patient monitoring accessories. (grandviewresearch.com)
  • The West Bank, Palestinian Territories, is undergoing description of mortality from al causes, focusing on chron- a transition characterized by rapid urbanization (1) and ic disease mortality in adults. (cdc.gov)
  • DM prevalence has grown along with demographic and epidemiological transitions, whose prevalence rate in adults (20-79 years) has reached 9.78% in Taiwan (International Diabetes Federation, 2013). (fulbright.org.tw)
  • Little is known about dietary patterns in Guatemalan adults and how dietary patterns are associated with cardio-metabolic disease (CMD) risk. (biomedcentral.com)
  • and (b) to examine the association between dietary patterns and CMD risk in a population of Guatemalan adults. (biomedcentral.com)
  • At this stage in the associated epidemiological transition, the country is facing the double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. (bmj.com)
  • What is the epidemiological situation of genetic diseases in Egypt? (dailynewsegypt.com)
  • In the initial stage of epidemiological transition, traditional societies are characterized by high birth rates, high death rates, and limited medical knowledge. (nytimesup.com)
  • Previous US publications, using data from the US Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), have reported AGE prevalence ranging from 7.7 to 11%, equivalent to roughly 0.7-1.4 illnesses/person/year, depending on the recall period (i.e., 7 or 28 days) and symptom profile (i.e., diarrheal illness alone or with the presence of additional symptoms) ( 1 , 3 - 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Similarly chronic illnesses place many at risk for severe disease from COVID variants, especially if unvaccinated. (scielo.org.za)
  • India, for instance, at current faces a mix of communicable illnesses and persistent ailments, with the burden of chronic illnesses just exceeding that of communicable ailments. (starprogram.net)
  • Find data, tools and information about symptoms, risks and tips on how to stop, deal with and handle human diseases and illnesses. (starprogram.net)
  • The major factors contributing to the growth of the market include the high burden and prevalence of chronic illnesses, rising demand for round the clock monitoring, and the advent of technologically advanced monitoring accessories. (grandviewresearch.com)
  • Although the National Nutrition-Monitoring Bureau (NNMB) 17 has published the BMI profile of a representative rural Indian population, there is a paucity of data on the BMI distribution of representative adult Indian urban populations-the group at highest risk of the extremes of the current transition. (bmj.com)
  • and (2) to give evidence-based policy advice to help prepare healthcare systems for aging populations with greater need for coordinated chronic disease management. (fulbright.org.tw)
  • Diabetes thus is not only a major health challenge in its own right, but also offers an important window into the overall healthcare system challenges that Asian countries face as they confront growing burdens of chronic non-communicable disease and aging populations. (fulbright.org.tw)
  • Moreover, populations are increasingly exposed to diets that are high in calories, salt and fat with low fiber content [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The focus shifts to disease management and preventive measures, aiming to enhance the quality of life for aging populations. (nytimesup.com)
  • Policymakers need to address emerging health issues and ensure access to quality healthcare for urban populations. (nytimesup.com)
  • COB and LSH not routinely collected in South Australia but included for some priority notifiable diseases, i.e. sexually transmitted infections and food-related diseases. (who.int)
  • It makes infections harder to treat and increases the risk of disease, severe illness, and death. (pharmaceutical.report)
  • Consequences to human health of AMR AMR poses significant risks to human health, resulting in prolonged and more severe infections, extended hospitalizations, and increased healthcare expenses. (pharmaceutical.report)
  • HPV infections have received particular attention in recent years, as high-risk strains have been linked to some cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma. (medscape.com)
  • See Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Disease and Cutaneous Manifestations of Hepatitis C for information on these viral infections. (medscape.com)
  • Herpesviruses establish latent permanent infections in their hosts, although clinical signs of disease may not be detected. (medscape.com)
  • Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. (e-epih.org)
  • As a consequence, there has also been a marked increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes all over the world and this chronic metabolic disease is now considered as a coronary heart disease risk equivalent. (researchgate.net)
  • We systematically reviewed the literature on diabetes prevalence and its complications in the UN sub region of Northern Africa including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan and Western Sahara. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A systematic literature review of papers published on diabetes prevalence and complications in North Africa from January 1990 to July 2012. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Diabetes prevalence ranged from 2.6% in rural Sudan to 20.0% in urban Egypt. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Diabetes prevalence was significantly higher in urban areas than in rural areas. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It confirmed the increase in diabetes prevalence and its complications in the Sub-Saharan Africa. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore the main aim of this review was to fill this knowledge gap by providing an up-to-date overview on diabetes prevalence and related microvascular complications including retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy and microalbuminuria in North Africa. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In many developing countries, the rising over-nutrition comes along with significant burden of under-nutrition, and multiple micronutrient deficiencies resulting in a complex "multiple burden of malnutrition" [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the WHO Global report 2019, Bangladesh is ranked seventh in the list of countries with a high-burden for TB, accounting for 4% of global cases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Population-based rates of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated hospitalizations are lacking in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Since SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was first detected in December 2019 ( 1 ), approximately 1.3 million cases have been reported worldwide ( 2 ), including approximately 330,000 in the United States ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Este trabajo evalúa los cambios en la prevalencia y distribución de las enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT) y factores de riesgo relacionados entre adultos brasileños en las Encuestas Nacionales de Salud (PNS) de 2013 y 2019 , basadas en la hipótesis de que las condiciones económicas en deterioro durante este período conducirían a ENTs entre los grupos de población menos favorecidos. (scielosp.org)
  • The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in late 2019 and has since been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). (who.int)
  • The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in by compromising physical distancing in social and late 2019 and has since been declared a pandemic by the communal settings. (who.int)
  • 1,2 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ethicists, scientists and legal experts have argued strongly for compulsory vaccination 3-5 , especially in the context of the emergence of new variants and high numbers of unvaccinated people globally 6 . (scielo.org.za)
  • Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), including ischemic heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, constitute the leading cause of global mortality and are a major contributor to reduced quality of life globally. (grandviewresearch.com)
  • According to the WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability globally, taking 17.9 million lives each year of which more than three quarters are in low-income and middle-income countries. (grandviewresearch.com)
  • With the mounting prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as malnutrition and obesity, the rate of prolonged hospitalization is increasing globally. (gminsights.com)
  • Various antimicrobial agents are effective in the treatment of shigellosis, although options are becoming limited because of globally emerging drug resistance. (medscape.com)
  • Unfortunately, this is not the case in low and middle-income countries, where the highest burden is in low-resource settings and low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). (pharmaceutical.report)
  • considerable importance as a cause of death and morbidity communicable chronic respiratory and this has in the past and diseases increases with Westernization . (who.int)
  • furthermore, diabetes even increases the risk of developing some types of cancer [ 1 , 2 ]. (e-epih.org)
  • This markedly suppress HIV viral replication, reducing morbidity and increases the risk of drug interactions leading to possible mortality continuously. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusions The impact of rural-to-urban migration on cardiovascular risk profile is not uniform across different risk factors, and is further influenced by the age at which migration occurs. (bmj.com)
  • This report summarizes the conclusions of the International Task Force for Disease Eradication (ITFDE), a group of scientists who were convened by a secretariat at the Carter Center of Emory University six times during 1989-1992. (cdc.gov)
  • The criteria that the ITFDE developed and their conclusions after reviewing more than 90 diseases are presented in this report. (cdc.gov)
  • Health Strategic Plan 2016-2020 to reduce less than 5 mortality to 15 per 1000 by 2020, to develop legislation to address high calorie foods and beverages, to reduce number and intensity of food and waterborne outbreaks, and to reduce NCD morbidity and mortality. (who.int)
  • The rising mortality rate due to non-communicable diseases is the major reason for driving focus on personalized monitoring and care. (grandviewresearch.com)
  • Although HIV and infant feeding guidelines previously recommended avoiding breastfeeding or reducing duration, 7 8 9 by 2016 modelling showed that in a setting where the mortality risk associated with avoiding breastfeeding is high, then 24 months of breastfeeding and maternal triple antiretroviral treatment maximises child HIV-free survival. (bmj.com)
  • The programme's goal is to reduce morbidity and mortality due to Vaccine Preventable Diseases. (who.int)
  • It encompasses shifts in morbidity, mortality, and disease prevalence as societies evolve from one stage of development to another. (nytimesup.com)
  • The MHMS is strongly committed to reducing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and malnutrition in Solomon Islands. (who.int)
  • The FSFSNP adopts the life-cycle approach to improve nutrition and address associated issues of chronic, food based insecurity, malnutrition and emerging NCD crisis faced in Solomon Islands. (who.int)
  • According to the CDHS data in 2010, the rate of children under 5 with moderate to severe malnutrition or with acute respiratory infection was more than twice as high in children living in rural areas compared to those living in urban areas, as well as children in lowest quintile household compared to those in highest quantile household. (wikipedia.org)
  • IMPORTANCE Enteric fever remains a major public health concern in many low- and middle-income countries, as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to emerge. (cdc.gov)
  • How does antimicrobial resistance emerge? (pharmaceutical.report)
  • The Cambodian population and healthcare system struggles with many of the diseases common to the Tropics, in particular in rural areas. (wikipedia.org)
  • Even assuming the lowest reported AGE prevalence of 7.7%, there is potential for substantial disease burden on the local healthcare systems and on society, such as through lost productivity ( 6 ). (cdc.gov)
  • As a result, these studies may not accurately estimate the true potential burden on a healthcare system. (cdc.gov)
  • Emerging countries continue to suffer from insufficient healthcare funding, which adversely affects access to healthcare, quality, and, ultimately, the health status of citizens. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, these dairy proteins consist of several nutrients required to treat cancer and gastrointestinal diseases, in turn contributing to product consumption across the healthcare sector. (gminsights.com)
  • Healthcare providers play a key role in supporting people with chronic low back pain to self-manage their condition. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The profile and outcome medical emergencies are a reflection of the prevailing pattern of disease and the responsiveness of the healthcare system. (bvsalud.org)
  • As societies advance further, medical advancements and improved healthcare result in a delayed onset of degenerative diseases. (nytimesup.com)
  • Healthcare systems must adapt to the needs of an aging population, focusing on geriatric care and disease management. (nytimesup.com)
  • Countries in other WHO regions have also taken specific tobacco control policy measures related to the pandemic, including the banning of spitting in public places in India due to a potentially higher risk of transmission of the virus. (who.int)
  • Health systems remain under pressure as people with non-COVID diseases, neglected during the pandemic, are also now presenting to medical practices and hospitals. (scielo.org.za)
  • the pandemic, including the banning of spitting in public places in India due to a potentially higher risk of Policy considerations in connection to transmission of the virus. (who.int)
  • The policy response during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates that countries in the EMR have both the The burden of tobacco use in the EMR has always been political will and technical means to adopt and implement substantial ( 18 ). (who.int)
  • tobacco smoking is as high as 50% among adult males, It is hoped that this can continue beyond the COVID-19 while in several countries youth tobacco use is above pandemic by sustaining these new measures at the 30% ( 19,20 ). (who.int)
  • Regional outbreaks (e.g. of Ebola virus disease), the COVID-19 pandemic and the threat of future pandemics (such as with a novel flu strain) have and will continue to strain even the most resilient health systems. (who.int)
  • The rapidity of the modifications in creating international locations is such that a double burden of illness might typically exist. (starprogram.net)
  • Type 2 DM patients are estimated to have a 3-fold higher risk of developing active TB infection compared to non-diabetic individuals [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Poor glycemic control is considered a major risk factor for the development of TB in DM patients [ 3 ] and may contribute to alterations in peripheral, as well as local, immune cell responses at the site of Mtb infection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It can also lead to an increased risk of death, as an infection may become untreatable. (pharmaceutical.report)
  • The tions may be taken by patients undergoing treatment for chronic nature of HIV infection requires lifelong ART to HIV infection with co-morbid conditions. (bvsalud.org)
  • Many elderly patients developed the infection some years ago when the disease was more widespread. (encyclopedia.com)
  • The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determined the sero-prevalence of HBV infection and associated factors among health care workers and medical waste handlers in primary hospitals of North-west Ethiopia. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Insufficient coverage of HBV vaccination, injection drug users, unsafe blood transfusion, and inadequate health precautions are major risk factors for HBV infection in these regions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the prevalence of HBV infection in Africa is on average more than 10% [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Even though few studies had indicated intermediate to high HBV infection in Ethiopia, no sufficient data among HCWs and MWHs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • HHV-2, also known as HSV-2, causes genital herpes and occasionally causes oral disease that is clinically similar to that of HHV-1 infection. (medscape.com)
  • HHV-3, also known as varicella-zoster virus (VZV), causes the primary infection chickenpox and the secondary reactivation disease herpes zoster. (medscape.com)
  • HHV-5, also known as cytomegalovirus (CMV), causes a primary infection of the salivary glands and other tissues, and it is believed to have a chronic form. (medscape.com)
  • The public health care system has a high priority from the Cambodian government and with international help and assistance, Cambodia has seen some major and continuous improvements in the health profile of its population since the 1980s, with a steadily rising life expectancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Page 2 of 7 health care provider does routinely measure blood pressure and weight, other factors such as renal function and obesity are not assessed, even in high-risk people. (cdc.gov)
  • A representative sample of workers was randomly selected and screened during routine occupational health visits for high blood pressure (HBP), diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). (cdc.gov)
  • Evidence to date indicates that tobacco use, including waterpipe use, may further complicate health outcomes for COVID-19 patients (2,6) and may be associated with an increased risk of more severe COVID-19 (7-10). (who.int)
  • Undiagnosed cases of diabetes or prediabetes are an emerging public health concern, as many instances are only identified after affected individuals develop serious complications [ 3 ]. (e-epih.org)
  • The study shows the prevalence of mental health disorders was more in females (12.9 percent) than males (8.4 percent). (risingkashmir.com)
  • Drug abuse has been a factor in creating violations of multiple -- from domestic violence, sexual violence, violence of the community to violence of personal ambitions including emergence of suicidal thoughts, besides posing multiple health risks. (risingkashmir.com)
  • 9 High transmissibility has overwhelmed some health systems 10 and some of the vulnerable patients who were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated became seriously ill or died. (scielo.org.za)
  • According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science, in 2017, 24 million people had a condition of autoimmune disease in the US. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Patron of Hamdan Medical Award, H.E. Abdul Rahman Bin Mohamed Al Owais, UAE Minister of Health and chairman of the board of trustees of the Award opened the 1st Non-Communicable Diseases Congress in the UAE at Event Center, Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City. (hmaward.org.ae)
  • This requires a shift in global health priorities and therefore more evidence on prevalence and areas of intervention is needed. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The results of this study, indicating an equal prevalence of thinness and overweight in an urban area and their association with age, level of education, and tobacco use raise concerns of an emerging public health crisis in urban India. (bmj.com)
  • In some countries the prevalence of strong tobacco control measures to protect public health. (who.int)
  • Our motivation is to improve population's health through high quality research. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Diseases like these have become a major public health concern and need a quick and regulated mode of treatment. (grandviewresearch.com)
  • The study aimed at exploring how health care providers understand and conceptualize self-management and how they provide self-management support for people with chronic low back pain in Ethiopia. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Medical and public health policies and interventions need to be reassessed, giving due atten- tion to this rise in modern-day diseases in this area. (cdc.gov)
  • Of the circulatory diseases, the highest ASMRs for goods, difficulties of access to health services, and spiral- men were due to acute myocardial infarction and cere- ing poverty, which negatively affect living conditions and brovascular disease. (cdc.gov)
  • The Ministry of Health of the Palestinian Authority has elsewhere classified" (ICD-10 codes R00-R99), "event of a reliable surveil ance system for communicable disease, undetermined intent" (Y10-Y34 and Y872), cardiac arrest, aiming to prevent outbreaks. (cdc.gov)
  • In light of the significance of chronic disease, a major driver to of cost growth, the main research question in my proposed study to be addressed is: that how does Taiwan tackle the management of chronic disease under National Health Insurance (NHI) compared to the other high-income economies in the Asia-Pacific? (fulbright.org.tw)
  • Some intermediary empirical evidence from all four team studies was presented in a session I organized titled "Improving Quality and Value of Chronic Disease Management in People-Centered Health Systems: Evidence from the Asia-Pacific region" at the European Health Economics Association conference in Hamburg in July 2016. (fulbright.org.tw)
  • Leading a research group at Spain's global public health centre of excellence, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), that is working at the interface of health systems and communicable diseases - with a particular focus on viral hepatitis and HIV. (researchgate.net)
  • These data are collected either via general practitioners recording this information on the disease notification form and/or public health unit staff recording the data during follow-up interviews with individual cases. (who.int)
  • As listed on the state or jurisdiction-specific notifiable diseases form online and/or through personal communication with state and territory Health Departments. (who.int)
  • People with mental disorders in low-income countries are at risk of being left behind during efforts to expand universal health coverage. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We conducted a situational analysis to inform a SWOT analysis of coverage of mental health services and financial risk protection, health system characteristics and the macroeconomic and fiscal environment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Expansion of public health insurance, leveraging resources from high-priority SDG-related programmes and implementing existing plans to support task-shared mental health care are key steps towards universal health coverage for mental disorders in Ethiopia. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This transition refers to the changing patterns of health and disease within a population over time. (nytimesup.com)
  • However, new health challenges emerge due to lifestyle changes, urbanization, and increased life expectancy. (nytimesup.com)
  • Longer life expectancy exposes the population to age-related health issues, and risk factors such as poor diet and sedentary lifestyles contribute to the burden of non-communicable diseases. (nytimesup.com)
  • Emphasizing health education and promoting healthy lifestyles becomes crucial to curb the rise of chronic diseases. (nytimesup.com)
  • Because diet is a major modifiable determinant of NCD risk [ 18 ], understanding how dietary patterns are associated with CMD risk is important for informing public health strategies. (biomedcentral.com)
  • High-fibre diets are beneficial for many health outcomes via a wide range of mechanisms including gut microbiota fermentation-derived short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs) production. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • The successful eradication of smallpox in 1977 and the ongoing campaigns to eradicate dracunculiasis by 1995 and poliomyelitis by 2000 should ensure that eradication of selected diseases will continue to be used as a powerful tool of international public health. (cdc.gov)
  • It is also theoretically possible to 'eliminate' a disease in humans while the microbe remains at large, as in the case of neonatal tetanus, for which the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1989 declared a goal of global elimination by 1995. (cdc.gov)
  • In this stage, chronic and degenerative diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer become more prevalent. (nytimesup.com)
  • Fibrosis and diffuse interstitial lung disease. (who.int)
  • Within 2-12 weeks, the risk of heart attack begins to drop, and lung function begins to improve. (who.int)
  • Found in many organs, ACE2 positively affects blood pressure, kidney diseases, liver/lung fibrosis, and many other conditions. (myesr.org)
  • Objectives To assess differences in cardiovascular risk profiles among rural-to-urban migrants and non-migrant groups. (bmj.com)
  • In this paper we describe the experience of the CRONICAS Centre of Excellence in Chronic Diseases, based at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru, as a case study for fostering meaningful and sustainable partnerships for international collaborative research. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The CRONICAS Centre of Excellence in Chronic Diseases was established in 2009 with the following Mission: "We support the development of young researchers and collaboration with national and international institutions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Footnote 2 The European Rotavirus Vaccination Advocacy Committee ( ERVAC ) has recently advocated introduction of rotavirus vaccine into childhood immunization programs, although the members agree that further studies on the burden of rotavirus gastroenteritis in Europe need to be done for a better evaluation of the cost and benefit of rotavirus vaccination programs. (canada.ca)
  • In this study, we aimed to evaluate DM-mediated alterations in clinical, radiological and immunological outcomes in TB disease. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Adult Clinical Oral Nutrition Market size crossed USD 8 billion in 2022 and is poised to depict over 5% CAGR through 2023-2032, on account of the growing burden of chronic diseases. (gminsights.com)
  • Adult clinical oral nutrition market value from the milk-based product segment is expected to surpass USD 6.5 billion by 2032, given the high concentration of calcium, potassium, and other nutrients. (gminsights.com)
  • In addition, milk-based clinical nutrition has emerged as an efficient dietary option for obesity treatment in adult patients. (gminsights.com)
  • Even though AMR is a leading cause of death around the world, it is tracked most closely in clinical high-income settings and developed countries. (pharmaceutical.report)
  • Furthermore, constant clinical efforts and research studies emphasized on improvising diagnosis of various diseases and disorders in order to provide efficient treatment and care to patients, advancement in the new drug discoveries and diagnostics biologics further catalyzes the growth of this market. (alliedmarketresearch.com)
  • CMD risk was assessed by anthropometry (body mass index, waist circumference), biochemistry (fasting blood glucose and lipids), and clinical (blood pressure) measures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Although a disease itself may remain, a particularly undesirable clinical manifestation of it may be prevented entirely. (cdc.gov)
  • Eliminating transmission of a disease may also be considered, as in the case of yaws, the late noninfectious clinical manifestations remain of which but are not a danger to others. (cdc.gov)
  • The high HIV burden in the country, a growing prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing urbanisation and greater utilisation of advanced medical products and services continue to drive pharmaceutical market growth. (fitchsolutions.com)
  • 2 3 A recent consensus statement highlighted the need for data on the impact of urbanisation on chronic diseases. (bmj.com)
  • However, the country has a high prevalence of HIV and those who are untreated may not be able to clear the coronavirus easily. (scielo.org.za)
  • I have completed B.SC Nursing from Institution name and address in 2017 with academic % in aggregate, Higher Secondary from institution name in 2013 with academic % in aggregate and School from Ambrosia Ideal Secondary School with academic % in 2011. (kiecglobal.com.au)
  • The age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in 2017 was 11.4% and 52.9%, respectively. (e-epih.org)
  • In India, the burden of mental and behavioural disorders ranged from 9.5 to 102 per 1000 population. (risingkashmir.com)
  • From timed phylogenies, we found two dominant circulating lineages of S. Typhi in Navi Mumbai-lineage 2.2, which expanded following a single introduction a decade prior, and 4.3.1 (H58), which had been introduced repeatedly from other parts of India, frequently containing 'triple mutations' conferring high-level ciprofloxacin resistance. (cdc.gov)
  • Although South Africa has emerged from a relatively less severe fourth wave of COVID-19, there have been many deaths. (scielo.org.za)
  • While a systematic review in the Sub-Saharan Africa shows a clear increase in the prevalence of diabetes, the diabetes situation in Northern Africa has not yet been systematically assessed. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cardiovascular risk factors were assessed according to migrant status (migrants vs non-migrants), age at first migration, length of residency in an urban area and lifetime exposure to an urban area. (bmj.com)
  • Within migrants, those who migrated when aged older than 12 years had higher odds of diabetes, impaired fasting glucose and metabolic syndrome compared to people who migrated at younger ages. (bmj.com)
  • While COB helps to identify disease risk in newly arrived refugees or migrants, communicable disease risk related to ethnocultural group remains underexplored for generations of Australian-born residents. (who.int)
  • The purpose of the ITFDE was to establish criteria and apply them systematically to evaluate the potential eradicability of other diseases in the aftermath of the Smallpox Eradication Program. (cdc.gov)
  • The names of the members of the ITFDE, the criteria they developed and used, and summaries of the papers that were presented to the ITFDE by various experts are included in this report, as well as a brief history of the concept of disease eradication since the late 19th century. (cdc.gov)
  • This issue of MMWR Recommendations and Reports consolidates the deliberations of the International Task Force for Disease Eradication (ITFDE), which was convened six times from 1989 through 1992 to evaluate diseases as potential candidates for global eradication (1-7). (cdc.gov)
  • Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to determine risk factors. (e-epih.org)
  • Objective and Methods: We performed a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study to assess the effects of LT4+LT3 therapy versus LT4+placebo in a homogeneous group of athyreotic patients, without cardiovascular risk factors during long-term replacement monotherapy with LT4. (bvsalud.org)
  • Results For most risk factors, the migrant group had intermediate levels of risk between those observed for the rural and urban groups. (bmj.com)
  • This gradient of risk was not observed uniformly across all risk factors. (bmj.com)
  • A gradient in levels was observed for some risk factors across study groups. (bmj.com)
  • The rising prevalence of chronic diseases is one of the major factors influencing the growth of the market for patient monitoring accessories. (grandviewresearch.com)
  • Patients with the identified risk factors should be encouraged to have regular blood pressure measurements at home and not only when they visit the HIV clinic. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, even in the absence of the hyperglycaemic state which characterizes type 2 diabetic patients, non diabetic individuals with a specific form of obesity, named abdominal obesity, often show clustering metabolic abnormalities which include high triglyceride levels, increased apolipoprotein B, small dense low density lipoproteins and decreased high density lipoproteins-cholesterol levels, a hyperinsulinemic-insulin resistant state, alterations in coagulation factors as well as an inflammatory profile. (researchgate.net)
  • We used sex-stratified multivariable log binomial models to test associations between dietary pattern tertile and CMD risk factors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The association between the traditional dietary pattern and some CMD risk factors may vary by sex. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study showed the sero-prevalence of HBV and associated factors among HCWs and MWHs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Obesity is a chronic disease with a multifactorial etiology, brought about by a set of genetic, environmental and psychological factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • The data were presented through the prevalence by sex and age, using the statistical software SPSS/20.0 for analysis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)/James Archer. (medscape.com)
  • The objective of this study was to systematically review the literature towards providing an estimate of the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult Ghanaians. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The years of potential life misplaced (YPLL) is a straightforward estimate of the variety of years that an individual's life was shortened as a result of a disease. (starprogram.net)
  • The shadow cast by these safety concerns is highlighted, although the new RV vaccine has undergone extensive safety testing in approximately 35,000 recipients to estimate the risk of intussusception in vaccinees. (canada.ca)
  • Latin America is facing an increasing burden of nutrition-related non-communicable disease. (biomedcentral.com)
  • COVID-19 patients ( 2,6 ) and may be associated with an to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control increased risk of more severe COVID-19 ( 7-10 ). (who.int)
  • Among women, the highest ASMRs tion has endured intense conflict characterized by severe were due to circulatory disease, cancer, and diabetes mel- restrictions on the movement of Palestinian people and litus. (cdc.gov)
  • In Australia, there is no national strategy to support the collection of ethnocultural data in communicable disease surveillance. (who.int)
  • In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status is routinely collected in communicable disease surveillance. (who.int)
  • A questionnaire adapted from the WHO STEPwise approach to chronic disease risk-factor surveillance was used to collect study participants' data. (bvsalud.org)
  • The key drivers of nutrition transition include economic development and rapid urbanization that facilitates shifts in dietary patterns from traditional diets such as those rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber to energy-rich foods high in fat and sweeteners [ 3 , 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our findings suggest the presence of two 'modern' dietary patterns in Guatemala - one of which was associated with increased prevalence of low HDL-c in men. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These types have different disease patterns in their hosts. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, the way tobacco, including waterpipe, is used may increase the risk of transmission of COVID-19 by compromising physical distancing in social and communal settings. (who.int)
  • Da Nang has experienced a marked increase in the prevalence of prediabetes. (e-epih.org)
  • Similarly to previous quarters, Botswana’s pharmaceutical market remains small but the economy continues to develop and the burden of non-communicable diseases will continue to increase. (fitchsolutions.com)
  • Additional data are wanted to enable EPA to trace other diseases and situations with potential environmental danger components (direct or indirect), notably those for which unexplained will increase are being famous. (starprogram.net)
  • Post-mortem analyses of coronary arteries have indicated that obesity (associated with a high accumulation of abdominal fat measured at autopsy) was predictive of earlier and greater extent of large vessels atherosclerosis as well as increase of coronary fatty streaks. (researchgate.net)
  • A coordinated program intervention including mass media campaigns, price increase, comprehensive ban of tobacco product advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and community-level changes protecting people from second hand smoke and norms are effective in reducing the initiation and prevalence of tobacco use among youth. (who.int)