Monitoring framework and targets for the prevention and control of NCDs
20 December 2011 -- In response to paragraphs 61 and 62 of the Political Declaration of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (resolution 66/2), WHO has developed a discussion paper outlining a comprehensive global monitoring framework and the technical background for developing a set of voluntary global targets for the prevention and control of NCDs, for consideration by Member States.
UN high-level meeting on NCD prevention and control
19-20 September 2011 -- The four main noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung diseases and diabetes - kill three in five people worldwide, and cause great socioeconomic harm within all countries, particularly developing nations. The decision by the UN General Assembly to convene a high-level meeting on NCDs on 19-20 September 2011 presents a unique opportunity for the intenational community to take action against the epidemic, save millions of lives and enhance development initiatives.
WHO maps NCD trends in all countries
14 September 2011 -- A new WHO report Noncommunicable diseases country profiles 2011 features information about noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) situation in 193 countries. It includes details of what proportion of each country's deaths are due to diseases such as cancer, heart and lung diseases, and diabetes; and provides information on prevalence, trends in metabolic risk factors alongside data on the country's capacity to address the challenges posed by NCDs.
Global status report on NCDs
April 2011 -- Noncommunicable diseases are the leading killer today and are on the increase. WHO Global status report on noncommunicable diseases confirms that 36.1 million people died from NCDs in 2008. The report provides a baseline for future monitoring of NCD-related trends and for assessing the progress that countries are making to address the epidemic.
Fact sheets
Resources for taking action
- How to reduce the exposure of populations and individuals to the risk factors for NCDs
- How to enable health systems to respond more effectively and equitably to the health-care needs of people with NCDs
- How to set targets and measure results
- How to advance multisectoral action
- How to strengthen national capacity
- How to promote international cooperation and coordination