World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that “with the right strategic investments, countries that bear a significant amount of the NCD [non-communicable ...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally and increasingly affect children and adolescents. UNICEF tackles this through a multisectoral approach that reduces exposure to ...

The Union Budget 2026 highlights India’s growing burden of diabetes, obesity and cancer. In her speech, Finance Minister ...

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy Caitlin Wald, Transition Lead at HelpAge International, delivered the following statement at the ...

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions are the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 74% of all deaths ...

Non-communicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases are responsible for 80% of deaths and are the leading burden on Vietnam’s healthcare ...

Non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and obesity account for over 40 million deaths per year, but these illnesses do not attract the same attention as COVID-19.

In a recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers review and assess the potential exacerbation of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by micro- and nanoplastics (MnPs) through their ...

World Health Organisation (WHO) says that cheaper drinks will see a rise in non-communicable diseases and injuries, urging governments to unlock health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives ...