1) KACST is Saudi Arabia's national organization for science and technology that makes science and technology policy, funds research, and employs over 2,500 people.
2) KACST exists to make Saudi Arabia a world-class science and technology organization that fosters innovation and a knowledge-based society.
3) KACST supports medical research as part of Saudi Arabia's national science and technology policy, with strategic priorities including non-communicable and communicable diseases, genetics, and cell therapy. KACST funds research at many Saudi universities and research institutions.
The global and regional burden of major risk factors, and lessons for NCD pre...وزارة الصحة السعودية
This document discusses risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) based on data from 1990-2010. It finds that while the region has successfully reduced risks for childhood infectious diseases, it has experienced large increases in overweight/obesity and diabetes due to rising metabolic risks from diet and physical inactivity. The region also has not replicated reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol seen elsewhere. Metabolic risks and smoking are now leading causes of disease burden, highlighting the need for NCD prevention priorities in EMRO.
Lifestyle of Saudi girls and the Impact of Health Promoting Schools وزارة الصحة السعودية
This document discusses a study on the lifestyles of Saudi girls who attend Health Promoting Schools (HPS) compared to those who do not. The study assessed differences in dietary habits, health behaviors, physical activity, and personal hygiene between the two groups. Results found that HPS students had healthier habits in most areas assessed. The document recommends strengthening school health programs, especially the HPS program, to further promote positive student behaviors and skills. Coordination between schools and health sectors could help improve the physical and psychological school environment.
Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases in MalaysiaAzmi Mohd Tamil
The document discusses the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally and locally. It notes that NCDs account for around 60% of deaths worldwide, with numbers expected to increase further. Common NCD risk factors discussed include tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and alcohol consumption. Locally in Malaysia, NCDs also represent a major burden and are among the top 10 causes of death. Risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, smoking and obesity are increasing. The transition to NCD predominance is linked to changes in lifestyles, demographics and urbanization.
This document summarizes an experience in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in North Africa. It examines preparedness in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia to address rising NCD rates due to similar cultures, lifestyles, and health systems following French colonization. NCDs cause over half of deaths in the region. While national NCD programs were implemented in the 1990s, 2008-2013 action plans were not fully realized. Surveillance and risk factor data exist but health systems remain fragmented. Multisector collaboration and sustainable financing models are needed to curb NCDs in Northern Africa through strengthened regional partnerships.
This document summarizes an experience in NCD prevention and control in North Africa. It examines the preparedness of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia to address rising NCD rates given similarities in culture, lifestyle, and health systems. NCDs account for over half of deaths in the region. While national NCD programs were implemented in the 1990s, 2008-2013 action plans were not fully realized. Surveillance systems exist but are fragmented. Integration of NCD care in primary health care is needed along with multisectoral coordination and financing models to address the growing economic burden of NCDs. Regional research partnerships can help build capacity to close gaps in prevention and control.
1) KACST is Saudi Arabia's national organization for science and technology that makes science and technology policy, funds research, and employs over 2,500 people.
2) KACST exists to make Saudi Arabia a world-class science and technology organization that fosters innovation and a knowledge-based society.
3) KACST supports medical research as part of Saudi Arabia's national science and technology policy, with strategic priorities including non-communicable and communicable diseases, genetics, and cell therapy. KACST funds research at many Saudi universities and research institutions.
The global and regional burden of major risk factors, and lessons for NCD pre...وزارة الصحة السعودية
This document discusses risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) based on data from 1990-2010. It finds that while the region has successfully reduced risks for childhood infectious diseases, it has experienced large increases in overweight/obesity and diabetes due to rising metabolic risks from diet and physical inactivity. The region also has not replicated reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol seen elsewhere. Metabolic risks and smoking are now leading causes of disease burden, highlighting the need for NCD prevention priorities in EMRO.
Lifestyle of Saudi girls and the Impact of Health Promoting Schools وزارة الصحة السعودية
This document discusses a study on the lifestyles of Saudi girls who attend Health Promoting Schools (HPS) compared to those who do not. The study assessed differences in dietary habits, health behaviors, physical activity, and personal hygiene between the two groups. Results found that HPS students had healthier habits in most areas assessed. The document recommends strengthening school health programs, especially the HPS program, to further promote positive student behaviors and skills. Coordination between schools and health sectors could help improve the physical and psychological school environment.
Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases in MalaysiaAzmi Mohd Tamil
The document discusses the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally and locally. It notes that NCDs account for around 60% of deaths worldwide, with numbers expected to increase further. Common NCD risk factors discussed include tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and alcohol consumption. Locally in Malaysia, NCDs also represent a major burden and are among the top 10 causes of death. Risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, smoking and obesity are increasing. The transition to NCD predominance is linked to changes in lifestyles, demographics and urbanization.
This document summarizes an experience in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in North Africa. It examines preparedness in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia to address rising NCD rates due to similar cultures, lifestyles, and health systems following French colonization. NCDs cause over half of deaths in the region. While national NCD programs were implemented in the 1990s, 2008-2013 action plans were not fully realized. Surveillance and risk factor data exist but health systems remain fragmented. Multisector collaboration and sustainable financing models are needed to curb NCDs in Northern Africa through strengthened regional partnerships.
This document summarizes an experience in NCD prevention and control in North Africa. It examines the preparedness of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia to address rising NCD rates given similarities in culture, lifestyle, and health systems. NCDs account for over half of deaths in the region. While national NCD programs were implemented in the 1990s, 2008-2013 action plans were not fully realized. Surveillance systems exist but are fragmented. Integration of NCD care in primary health care is needed along with multisectoral coordination and financing models to address the growing economic burden of NCDs. Regional research partnerships can help build capacity to close gaps in prevention and control.
The document discusses Oman's national program for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension. It notes the high prevalence of NCD risk factors in Oman like obesity, tobacco use, and physical inactivity. The program aims to implement prevention and control interventions for NCDs at the national, district hospital, primary health care, and community levels.
National NCD Programmes: Challenge and the Way Forward - Experience in the in...وزارة الصحة السعودية
This document discusses national non-communicable disease (NCD) programmes and experiences from industrialized countries. It outlines core public health functions for NCD prevention and control such as evidence, health promotion, research, financing, and training. It also examines major global risk factors for death like tobacco, high cholesterol, and elevated blood pressure. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease and NCDs include both modifiable factors like smoking, diet, physical activity as well as non-modifiable factors like age, gender, and family history. Effective NCD prevention requires both population-wide strategies and strategies that target high-risk groups.
This document discusses tobacco control interventions as cost-effective "best buys" for preventing noncommunicable diseases. It outlines the tobacco epidemic and impact on health and economies. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and MPOWER strategies are presented as evidence-based mechanisms for implementing demand reduction measures like tax increases and protection from smoke, as well as supply measures. Case studies show progress in implementing strong warning labels, advertising bans, and tax increases in countries like Iran, Jordan, and Egypt. Tobacco control is estimated to avert over 5 million deaths at relatively low cost.
Salt intake worldwide averages 9-12 g per day, much higher than historical levels. Raised blood pressure caused by high salt intake is a leading cause of death globally. Reducing population-wide salt intake by just 5 g per day could prevent millions of deaths from strokes and heart disease each year. Implementing strategies like reformulating processed foods to be lower in salt and setting voluntary or regulatory targets for the food industry has allowed countries like the UK to successfully lower average salt intake and reduce health risks in a cost-effective manner. A coordinated global effort is still needed to address high salt consumption around the world.
This document discusses the health benefits of physical activity and strategies for promoting physical activity at a population level. The key points are:
1. There is strong evidence that physical activity provides significant health benefits by reducing the risk of diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
2. Rather than debating whether physical activity is important, the focus should be on how to increase physical activity through public policy measures.
3. Investing in public education campaigns can help raise awareness, but policy actions across multiple sectors are also needed to create environments that support physical activity.
1) NCDs are a growing global problem but international consensus and evidence-based strategies exist, though development resources and making NCDs a domestic priority remain challenges.
2) To make progress, the region needs to strengthen capacity to support countries and drive societal change, health system reforms, and multisectoral policies.
3) Lessons can be learned from addressing HIV/AIDS through innovations, multisectoral partnerships, and reforming health systems to manage chronic conditions.
This document summarizes Randa Hamadeh's presentation on chronic disease management in Lebanon. It discusses Lebanon's response to rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through programs like establishing affordable care and free medicines for NCDs in over 160 primary healthcare centers across Lebanon. It also describes Lebanon's efforts to develop a chronic drugs management information system using health cards to efficiently distribute medicines to over 150,000 beneficiaries. The system aims to ensure equitable access to essential medicines for NCD patients.
This document discusses prevention of diabetes-related visual impairment and blindness. It notes that diabetes contributes to many eye diseases that can lead to vision loss or blindness, including cataract, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy (DR). DR is responsible for about 1% of global vision impairment and blindness. The document provides global and regional statistics on the prevalence of DR and projections for how these numbers will increase in the future given the rising rates of diabetes worldwide. It also discusses the economic burden of DR and strategies for prevention and management of DR through control and surveillance programs integrated into overall non-communicable disease control efforts.
Pekka Puska presented on addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). His vision is a world free of avoidable NCDs through effective comprehensive action on a global, regional, national and local level. NCDs are currently the leading cause of death worldwide and cause premature deaths, but many are preventable through lifestyle changes. Puska discussed political support for addressing NCDs, integrated prevention approaches targeting common risk factors like tobacco, diet and physical activity, and the need to implement best practices through intersectoral partnerships across governments, health services, and civil society.
The document discusses key commitments by member states to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Member states are expected to (1) develop national NCD plans and integrate NCD prevention into health systems by 2013, (2) implement strategies to reduce tobacco use and promote healthy diets and physical activity, and (3) strengthen NCD surveillance and health care. The WHO provides guidance on best buy interventions and frameworks for monitoring risks and health system capacity, but countries need support to effectively implement commitments and meet upcoming UN targets.
The document summarizes the status of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Saudi Arabia. It notes that NCDs such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer pose major public health challenges. The Ministry of Health has established several programs to address NCDs, including programs focused on diabetes control and prevention, cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease prevention, diet and physical activity, premarital screening, and newborn screening. The ministry has also implemented national health education campaigns, guidelines, and screening efforts to help control and prevent NCDs in Saudi Arabia.
The document discusses Oman's national program for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension. It notes the high prevalence of NCD risk factors in Oman like obesity, tobacco use, and physical inactivity. The program aims to implement prevention and control interventions for NCDs at the national, district hospital, primary health care, and community levels.
National NCD Programmes: Challenge and the Way Forward - Experience in the in...وزارة الصحة السعودية
This document discusses national non-communicable disease (NCD) programmes and experiences from industrialized countries. It outlines core public health functions for NCD prevention and control such as evidence, health promotion, research, financing, and training. It also examines major global risk factors for death like tobacco, high cholesterol, and elevated blood pressure. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease and NCDs include both modifiable factors like smoking, diet, physical activity as well as non-modifiable factors like age, gender, and family history. Effective NCD prevention requires both population-wide strategies and strategies that target high-risk groups.
This document discusses tobacco control interventions as cost-effective "best buys" for preventing noncommunicable diseases. It outlines the tobacco epidemic and impact on health and economies. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and MPOWER strategies are presented as evidence-based mechanisms for implementing demand reduction measures like tax increases and protection from smoke, as well as supply measures. Case studies show progress in implementing strong warning labels, advertising bans, and tax increases in countries like Iran, Jordan, and Egypt. Tobacco control is estimated to avert over 5 million deaths at relatively low cost.
Salt intake worldwide averages 9-12 g per day, much higher than historical levels. Raised blood pressure caused by high salt intake is a leading cause of death globally. Reducing population-wide salt intake by just 5 g per day could prevent millions of deaths from strokes and heart disease each year. Implementing strategies like reformulating processed foods to be lower in salt and setting voluntary or regulatory targets for the food industry has allowed countries like the UK to successfully lower average salt intake and reduce health risks in a cost-effective manner. A coordinated global effort is still needed to address high salt consumption around the world.
This document discusses the health benefits of physical activity and strategies for promoting physical activity at a population level. The key points are:
1. There is strong evidence that physical activity provides significant health benefits by reducing the risk of diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
2. Rather than debating whether physical activity is important, the focus should be on how to increase physical activity through public policy measures.
3. Investing in public education campaigns can help raise awareness, but policy actions across multiple sectors are also needed to create environments that support physical activity.
1) NCDs are a growing global problem but international consensus and evidence-based strategies exist, though development resources and making NCDs a domestic priority remain challenges.
2) To make progress, the region needs to strengthen capacity to support countries and drive societal change, health system reforms, and multisectoral policies.
3) Lessons can be learned from addressing HIV/AIDS through innovations, multisectoral partnerships, and reforming health systems to manage chronic conditions.
This document summarizes Randa Hamadeh's presentation on chronic disease management in Lebanon. It discusses Lebanon's response to rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through programs like establishing affordable care and free medicines for NCDs in over 160 primary healthcare centers across Lebanon. It also describes Lebanon's efforts to develop a chronic drugs management information system using health cards to efficiently distribute medicines to over 150,000 beneficiaries. The system aims to ensure equitable access to essential medicines for NCD patients.
This document discusses prevention of diabetes-related visual impairment and blindness. It notes that diabetes contributes to many eye diseases that can lead to vision loss or blindness, including cataract, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy (DR). DR is responsible for about 1% of global vision impairment and blindness. The document provides global and regional statistics on the prevalence of DR and projections for how these numbers will increase in the future given the rising rates of diabetes worldwide. It also discusses the economic burden of DR and strategies for prevention and management of DR through control and surveillance programs integrated into overall non-communicable disease control efforts.
Pekka Puska presented on addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). His vision is a world free of avoidable NCDs through effective comprehensive action on a global, regional, national and local level. NCDs are currently the leading cause of death worldwide and cause premature deaths, but many are preventable through lifestyle changes. Puska discussed political support for addressing NCDs, integrated prevention approaches targeting common risk factors like tobacco, diet and physical activity, and the need to implement best practices through intersectoral partnerships across governments, health services, and civil society.
The document discusses key commitments by member states to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Member states are expected to (1) develop national NCD plans and integrate NCD prevention into health systems by 2013, (2) implement strategies to reduce tobacco use and promote healthy diets and physical activity, and (3) strengthen NCD surveillance and health care. The WHO provides guidance on best buy interventions and frameworks for monitoring risks and health system capacity, but countries need support to effectively implement commitments and meet upcoming UN targets.
The document summarizes the status of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Saudi Arabia. It notes that NCDs such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer pose major public health challenges. The Ministry of Health has established several programs to address NCDs, including programs focused on diabetes control and prevention, cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease prevention, diet and physical activity, premarital screening, and newborn screening. The ministry has also implemented national health education campaigns, guidelines, and screening efforts to help control and prevent NCDs in Saudi Arabia.