The Role of the Private Sector in Tilting Health Systems Toward Chronic Disease Prevention

Over the last century, the global disease burden has undergone a dramatic transformation. Noncommunicable diseases (NCD) —including heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes—are now the leading cause of mortality in the world, accounting for 60% of all deaths globally. Although this shift is partially attributable to medical and public health advances addressing infectious diseases in the 20th century, many developing countries face the double burden of persisting communicable disease and rising NCD.

Source: CVD Prevention and Control - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sarah Kunkle, Gillian Christie, Cother Hajat, Derek Yach Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research