Up to 80-90% of cases of heart disease and diabetes and one-third of cancers could potentially be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes like maintaining a normal weight, healthy diet, and regular exercise. Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables daily (400-500g) and consuming an optimal amount of fish (40-60g per day) can significantly reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, diabetes, cancers and respiratory diseases are the leading causes of death in Sri Lanka, accounting for over 70% of all annual deaths. Adopting healthy lifestyles through diet, exercise and avoiding risk factors like smoking and alcohol can
Non-Communicable Diseases: Malaysia in Global Public HealthFeisul Mustapha
Paper presented at a CME Session, held in conjunction with the NIH Research Week 2014, 26 November 2014 at the Institute for Health Management, Bangsar
Non-Communicable Diseases: Malaysia in Global Public HealthFeisul Mustapha
Paper presented at a CME Session, held in conjunction with the NIH Research Week 2014, 26 November 2014 at the Institute for Health Management, Bangsar
A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents (non-infectious or non-transmissible). NCDs can refer to chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress slowly. Sometimes, NCDs result in rapid deaths such as seen in certain diseases such as autoimmune diseases, heart diseases, stroke, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others. While sometimes referred to as synonymous with "chronic diseases", NCDs are distinguished only by their non-infectious cause, not necessarily by their duration, though some chronic diseases of long duration may be caused by infections. Chronic diseases require chronic care management, as do all diseases that are slow to develop and of long duration.
NCDs are the leading cause of death globally. In 2012, they caused 68% of all deaths (38 million) up from 60% in 2000. About half were under age 70 and half were women.Risk factors such as a person's background, lifestyle and environment increase the likelihood of certain NCDs. Every year, at least 5 million people die because of tobacco use and about 2.8 million die from being overweight. High cholesterol accounts for roughly 2.6 million deaths and 7.5 million die because of high blood pressure.
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or illness.”
After 18th amendment in constitution of Pakistan, health is now subject of provincial government.There is a window of opportunity to make strong improvements in the health sector after its devolution to provinces.
Factors Associated with Anemia among Pregnant Women of Underprivileged Ethnic...Prabesh Ghimire
Abstract
Background. This study aims at determining the factors associated with anemia among pregnant women of underprivileged ethnic groups attending antenatal care at the provincial level hospital of Province 2. Methods. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Janakpur Provincial Hospital of Province 2, Southern Nepal. 287 pregnant women from underprivileged ethnic groups attending antenatal care were selected and interviewed. Face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire were undertaken. Anemia status was assessed based on hemoglobin levels determined at the hospital’s laboratory. Bivariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to identify the factors associated with anemia. Analyses were performed using IBM SPSS version 23 software. Results. The overall anemia prevalence in the study population was 66.9% (95% CI, 61.1–72.3). The women from most underprivileged ethnic groups (Terai Dalit, Terai Janajati, and Muslims) were twice more likely to be anemic than Madhesi women. Similarly, women having education lower than secondary level were about 3 times more likely to be anemic compared to those with secondary level or higher education. Women who had not completed four antenatal visits were twice more likely to be anemic than those completing all four visits. The odds of anemia were three times higher among pregnant women who had not taken deworming medication compared to their counterparts. Furthermore, women with inadequate dietary diversity were four times more likely to be anemic compared to women having adequate dietary diversity. Conclusions. The prevalence of anemia is a severe public health problem among pregnant women of underprivileged ethnic groups in Province 2. Being Dalit, Janajati, and Muslim, having lower education, less frequent antenatal visits, not receiving deworming medication, and having inadequate dietary diversity are found to be the significant factors. The present study highlights the need of improving the frequency of antenatal visits and coverage of deworming program in ethnic populations. Furthermore, promoting a dietary diversity at the household level would help lower the prevalence of anemia. The study findings also imply that the nutrition interventions to control anemia must target and reach pregnant women from the most-marginalized ethnic groups and those with lower education
National programme for prevention and control of cancer npcdcsanjalatchi
A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a disease that is not transmissible directly from one person to another. NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, most heart diseases, most cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents (non-infectious or non-transmissible). NCDs can refer to chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress slowly. Sometimes, NCDs result in rapid deaths such as seen in certain diseases such as autoimmune diseases, heart diseases, stroke, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others. While sometimes referred to as synonymous with "chronic diseases", NCDs are distinguished only by their non-infectious cause, not necessarily by their duration, though some chronic diseases of long duration may be caused by infections. Chronic diseases require chronic care management, as do all diseases that are slow to develop and of long duration.
NCDs are the leading cause of death globally. In 2012, they caused 68% of all deaths (38 million) up from 60% in 2000. About half were under age 70 and half were women.Risk factors such as a person's background, lifestyle and environment increase the likelihood of certain NCDs. Every year, at least 5 million people die because of tobacco use and about 2.8 million die from being overweight. High cholesterol accounts for roughly 2.6 million deaths and 7.5 million die because of high blood pressure.
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or illness.”
After 18th amendment in constitution of Pakistan, health is now subject of provincial government.There is a window of opportunity to make strong improvements in the health sector after its devolution to provinces.
Factors Associated with Anemia among Pregnant Women of Underprivileged Ethnic...Prabesh Ghimire
Abstract
Background. This study aims at determining the factors associated with anemia among pregnant women of underprivileged ethnic groups attending antenatal care at the provincial level hospital of Province 2. Methods. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Janakpur Provincial Hospital of Province 2, Southern Nepal. 287 pregnant women from underprivileged ethnic groups attending antenatal care were selected and interviewed. Face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire were undertaken. Anemia status was assessed based on hemoglobin levels determined at the hospital’s laboratory. Bivariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to identify the factors associated with anemia. Analyses were performed using IBM SPSS version 23 software. Results. The overall anemia prevalence in the study population was 66.9% (95% CI, 61.1–72.3). The women from most underprivileged ethnic groups (Terai Dalit, Terai Janajati, and Muslims) were twice more likely to be anemic than Madhesi women. Similarly, women having education lower than secondary level were about 3 times more likely to be anemic compared to those with secondary level or higher education. Women who had not completed four antenatal visits were twice more likely to be anemic than those completing all four visits. The odds of anemia were three times higher among pregnant women who had not taken deworming medication compared to their counterparts. Furthermore, women with inadequate dietary diversity were four times more likely to be anemic compared to women having adequate dietary diversity. Conclusions. The prevalence of anemia is a severe public health problem among pregnant women of underprivileged ethnic groups in Province 2. Being Dalit, Janajati, and Muslim, having lower education, less frequent antenatal visits, not receiving deworming medication, and having inadequate dietary diversity are found to be the significant factors. The present study highlights the need of improving the frequency of antenatal visits and coverage of deworming program in ethnic populations. Furthermore, promoting a dietary diversity at the household level would help lower the prevalence of anemia. The study findings also imply that the nutrition interventions to control anemia must target and reach pregnant women from the most-marginalized ethnic groups and those with lower education
National programme for prevention and control of cancer npcdcsanjalatchi
A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a disease that is not transmissible directly from one person to another. NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, most heart diseases, most cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
WHO: Preventive Program and Chemical Substance SafetyRahul Valath
Title: Safeguarding Health: WHO Preventive Program and Chemical Substance Safety
Description:
This presentation sheds light on the World Health Organization's (WHO) impactful Preventive Program, focusing on the vital aspect of chemical substance safety. Uncover the global initiatives and guidelines implemented by WHO to protect public health from potential hazards associated with chemical exposure. Explore the comprehensive strategies aimed at preventing chemical-related illnesses and promoting safety across diverse industries. Delve into the importance of regulatory frameworks, risk assessments, and international cooperation in ensuring the safe handling, usage, and disposal of chemical substances. Join us in understanding how WHO plays a pivotal role in championing a healthier, safer world through proactive preventive measures and robust chemical substance safety protocols.
CDC Update: Joining Forces to Reduce Tobacco and Cancer Among Behavioral Heal...sfary
From the the first Annual National Conference on Tobacco and Behavioral Health, which occurred May 19-20, 2014 in Bethesda, MD and was hosted by the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center, a program of The Danya Institute. You can see videos from the conference on our website www.ceattc.org (go to “Tobacco and Behavioral Health Resources” under “Special Topics”).
Tim McAfee, MD, MPH, is Director of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. He is responsible for providing leadership and direction for all scientific, policy, and programmatic issues related to tobacco control and prevention. Before ed his residency training at Group Health Cooperative in Seattle and completed a fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. McAfee has been a principal investigator and co-investigator on numerous research studies focusing on questions related to the effectiveness and dissemination of telephone- and Web-based tobacco cessation programs in medical systems and through government-sponsored quitlines. He helped found and served on the Board of Directors of the North American Quitline Consortium as well as numerous state and national tobacco policy advisory groups. He also authored the World Health Organization’s quitline manual for low- and middle-income countries.
Pius Tih Muffih, PhD, MPH, Director, Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services discusses the organization's Know Your Numbers program, which is a partnership with the local government to screen adults for hypertension and obesity at the 2018 CCIH conference.
The 20th International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) hosted by the International Union of Nutritional Science (IUNS) took place on the 15th-20th September 2013, Granada, Spain. WCRF International held a 2-hour symposium on the Continuous Update Project (CUP) entitled ‘Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer – Keeping the Evidence Current: WCRF/AICR Continuous Update Project (CUP).’ It included four presentations exploring the latest updates from the CUP.
1. Up to 80% of cases of coronary heart disease,
and up to 90% of cases of types 2 diabetes,
could potentially be avoided through changing
lifestyle factors. One-third of cancers could be
avoided by healthy diet, maintaining normal
weight, and engaging in exercise throughout
life.
It has been estimated that in high-risk
populations, an optimum fish consumption of
40–60 grams per day would lead to
approximately a 50% reduction in death from
coronary heart disease.
Daily intake of fresh fruit and vegetables in
adequate quantity (400-500g) is recommended
to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease,
stroke and high blood pressure.
NCD
Non Communicable Disease Unit
Ministry of Health
No. 385, Rev. Baddegama Wimalawansa Thero Mawatha
Colombo 10.
01000
Sri Lanka
Non communicable diseases (NCDs) kill
more than 36 million people each year.
Nearly 80% of NCD deaths - 29 million -
occur in low- and middle-income
countries.
Donation of vehicles by JICA to improve Non Communicable Diseases Prevention programme
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Sidney C. Smith, Jr. M.D,
President Elect, World Heart Federation
Non Communicable Diseases are rising in the South East Asian region including Sri Lanka
due to socioeconomic, epidemiological and demographic transition; aging of the population,
urbanization and lifestyle changes.
Coronary artery diseases, essential hypertension,
stroke, diabetes mellitus, asthma, chronic
obstructive pulmonary diseases and all cancers
patients admitted to government hospitals are in
upward trend…..
Among all NCDs, Cardiovascular Diseases,
Diabetes, Cancers and Chronic Respiratory
Diseases are now the leading causes of mortality
29.6%, 9.4%, 3.9% and 8.5% respectively.
The prevalence of (current) smoking among adult
males is 22.8% (Ministry of Health, 2008). The
majority of Sri Lankans consume moderate amount
of fat, and it comprises from saturated fat. .
Large proportion of adults (82%) do not
consume adequate amount of vegetables. The
daily intake of salt (10g /day) and added
sugar (60g/day ) is also high in Sri Lankan.
Management of NCD is costly due to need of
lifelong treatment and long stay in the
hospitals. Compared to the developed
countries NCD deaths disproportionately
higher in 40-60 age group in developing
countries.
Compiled by Dr. Thalatha Liyanage
These diseases are mostly
preventable by avoiding
common shared risk factors;
smoking, use of alcohol,
unhealthy diet and lack of
physical activity. They can be
managed by early detection,
treatment and promoting healthy
lifestyle.
Hence it’s a huge burden to the family,
society and the country at large due to high
economic loss. Promoting healthy lifestyles
could prevent NCDs and ensure healthy
aging by lowering disability. aging by
Hospital
statistics
shows 71%
of all
annual
deaths in
Sri Lanka
are due to
chronic
NCDs
th
August 2012
Live Discharges of Non Communicable Diseases from
government hospitals in Sri Lanka (2004 – 2008)
Source: Annual Health Bulletin
1500 CDs distributed for exercise promotion
in schools and workplaces
Healthy Lifestyle Centre
Dayata Kirula Exhibition in Anuradhapura
2012
To
2. Workshop on Tobacco Cessation. 3rd & 4th May 2011
@ Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute
Key features of the NATA Act
Sale of tobacco and alcohol
products to any person less thatn
21 years of age
Promotion of brands associated
with tobacco and alcohol
Advertising tobacco and alcohol
Smoking in public enclosed areas
Punishment varies according to the
offence: Fine or imprisonment.
(National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act, No. 27 of 2006)
Non-communicable disease
unit is implementing and
monitoring the tobacco and
alcohol control activities
though district focal points.
National Authority on
Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA)
is functioning as the advisory
body to the Government on
the implementation of the
National Authority on
Tobacco and Alcohol Act, No.
27 of 2006.
With the initiative of the Ministry of Health, MoH and the Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly commenced the Project on Health Promotion
and Preventive Measures of Chronic NCDs, in May 2008. The objective of this five
year project is to develop an “effective and efficient implementation models to
prevent and control NCDs” with following four strategies: (1) identify Risk
factors of cardiovascular diseases through the Ragama Health Study, (2)
formulate intervention guidelines, manuals and tools, (3) confirm institutional,
technical and financial feasibilities of NPP model through pilot implementation,
and (4) develop island wide implementation plan based on the evidence.
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This is the first issue of NCD quarterly
newsletter. Dissemination of information on
NCD prevention and control activities
mediated by the NCD Unit, Ministry of Health
is the main objective of this document. NCD
situation, recent success stories and plans
are presented in this issue. Your comments
are highly appreciated for further
improvement of the newsletter.
Dr. Anura Jayasinghe
Consultant Community Physician
NCD Unit. Ministry of Health
Over 300 Healthy Lifestyle Centres have been established throughout the
island to provide health guidance, screening, basic treatments, referral and
follow-up of people between 35-65 years of age.
Tobacco use is strongest
risk factor for main non
communicable diseases.
Prevalence of tobacco use
over 15 years (in male
female) is 22.8% 0.3%
respectively (STEP
Surveillance Sri Lanka
2007). Tobacco control
activities are being carried
out in the country on par
with the WHO Frame work
Convention on Tobacco
Control (FCTC) signed on
23rd September 2003.
Email: ncdunit@gmail.com
Telephone/Fax: 0112669599
Healthy Lifestyle Centres are conducted by
Medical Officers, Registered Medical
Officers and supportive staff.
Screening for behavioural risk factors such
as tobacco use, alcohol use, unhealthy diet,
physical inactivity and biological risk
factors such as overweight and obesity,
raised blood pressure and raised blood
glucose are carried out for the early
detection of non-communicable diseases.
• Sri Lanka Medical Association: NCD Subcommittee
• Board of study: Community Medicine
• Sri Lanka CODEX committee
• NATA
• Parliament Select Committee to look into alarming increase of road
traffic accident
Unhealthy diet is a major modifiable risk
factor, strongly associates with biological
risk factors of overweight and obesity,
raised blood pressure, raised blood
glucose and abnormal blood lipids.
Training programmes are being
conducted by the NCD Unit to train the
key preventive and curative healthcare
staff on the nutritional aspect of NCD.
The NPP model consists of 4 steps namely (1)
raise public awareness for NCD prevention, (2)
detect risk factors through basic screening, (3)
provide health guidance and follow up support
for high risk groups, and (4) empower
community through health promotion. Through
pilot implementation, 12,114 people in
Kurunegala and 4,006 in Polonnaruwa were
screened and given health guidance/follow up
supports accordingly. Many manuals and tools
such as health check-up manual, flip charts,
guidebook for flip chart users, posters, stickers,
physical exercise manuals and DVD, health
promotion resource book were produced and
distributed to many stakeholders. During the
final year, NPP will finalize guidelines and
manuals for island wide implementation.
Compiled by Ms Keiko Nishino, NPP,JICA
District Tobacco Control Cells
(DTCC) have been established
island-wide by NATA to
coordinate and monitor the
implementation of the NATA Act.
Compiled by Dr. Anura Jayasinghe
Rapid socio demographic and
economic changes in the country
have influenced on the NCD risk
factors and diseases prevalence.
This information is timely and
important to refer policy makers to
plan effective programs for
prevention and control of NCD. An
island-wide survey to identify NCD
risk factors will be conducted by the
NCD Unit in 2012
Tobacco kills up to half of its
users.
One person dies every six
seconds in the world due to
tobacco.
NCD Screening @ Workplace, Ministry of Health,
Suwasiripaya 2010
Memberships of National Authority on Tobacco
and Alcohol Committee
Introduction of healthy food in “2012 Sinhala Hindu Aluth Avurudu” celebration.
Ministry of Health, Suwasiripaya
Community Education on Healthy life
Introduction of exercise in
community health promotion
programme in Kurunegala