Over two-thirds of the 57 million deaths that occurred globally in 2008 were due to non-communicable diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, and diabetes. Nearly 80% of deaths from non-communicable diseases occur in low- and middle-income countries. About a quarter of deaths from non-communicable diseases are in people under 60 years old, and these younger people live with diminished quality of life for decades. The number of deaths from non-communicable diseases is estimated to increase 17% over the next decade, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

3.  Of the 57 million deaths that occurred globally in
2008, 36 million – almost two thirds – were due to one
or more of the 4 key NCDs (cancer, CVD, chronic lung
disease, diabetes).
 Nearly 80% of NCD deaths occur in low- and middle-
income countries.
 About one fourth of global NCD-related deaths take
place before the age of 60…but younger populations
affected by NCDs live with a diminished quality of life
for decades…
“A public health emergency in slow motion” – Ban Ki-Moon
 The magnitude of these diseases continues to
rise, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Estimated to increase 17% over the next decade.

4. Tobacco
use
Unhealthy
diets
Physical
inactivity
Alcohol
abuse
Cardio-
vascular
Diabetes
Cancer
Chronic
Respiratory
diseases

5.  Mental health
 Physical disabilities
 Cervical cancer

6. Yes, for…
NCD prevention
Screening for NCDs
Counseling
Referral to health center
Follow-up (e.g. treatment
continuity, post-treatment
PSS, etc.)