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CCIH 2012 Conference, NCD Pre-Conference, Jeffrey Meer, Global Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases

by Christian Connections for International Health on Jun 27, 2012

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Jeffrey Meer, Special Advisor for Global Health at the Public Health Institute, discusses the toll of non-communicable diseases on the developing world and what civil society can do, and dispels ...

Jeffrey Meer, Special Advisor for Global Health at the Public Health Institute, discusses the toll of non-communicable diseases on the developing world and what civil society can do, and dispels common myths.

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CCIH 2012 Conference, NCD Pre-Conference, Jeffrey Meer, Global Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases Presentation Transcript

Global Epidemiology of NCDs (Part I)Jeffrey Meer Christian Connections forSpecial Advisor International Healthfor Global Health 26th Annual Conference June 8, 2012 Arlington, VA

What are NCDs?• Cardiovascular Disease• Cancers• Diabetes• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease• [Mental Health]

Context• NCDs are responsible for 63 percent of all deaths globally.• NCD deaths are projected to increase by 15% globally between 2010 and 2020

Causes of Death in Rural Bangladesh Courtesy Richard Smith, MD

DALY = Disability Adjusted Life Year a measure of overall disease burden, expressed as the number of years lost due to ill-health, disability or early death.

Burden of Disease 2004 - 2030Courtesy: Richard Smith, MD

Common Risk Factors• Smoking Tobacco• Inappropriate use of alcohol• Inadequate exercise• Poor nutrition

The NCD Pyramid Courtesy: Richard Smith, MD

What Else Affects NCDs?• Genetics• Environment• Lifestyles

Myths about NCDs• Less common than infectious diseases (HIV, TB, malaria, diarrhea)• Unrelated to infectious diseases• Only for the rich and aged• Too expensive and complex to treat• Take $ and focus away from infectious diseases

19 Leading Factors in Deaths (2004)Courtesy: Richard Smith, MD

Development Implications• Premature death• Disability• Loss of productivity• Cost of treatment and care

NCD Civil Society Organizing• Non Communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance• Global Health Council NCD Roundtable• NCD Child

Resources? Less than 3 percent of all international development assistance for health ($21 billion annually) goes to NCD prevention or treatment

NCD Prevention and Treatment Matter! US death rates from several diseases 1900-1996 Courtesy: Richard Smith, MD

A Global Problem• Global Status Report on NCDs 2010 (WHO)• www.ncdalliance.org• www.ncdchild.org

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