Inequality is major factor in impact of non-communicable diseases : WHO
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Inequality is major factor in impact of non-communicable diseases : WHO
In its biggest-ever look at inequality in health and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the WHO studied the top four killers -- cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. It also looked at the five main risk factors driving them -- tobacco use, alcohol consumption, obesity, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and air pollution. The report then scanned this across differences in NCD burden, prevention and care -- …
First global assessment of inequalities in noncommunicable diseases finds disparities in cancer screening, diabetes and hypertension treatment linked to income, education, gender and place of residence
Not everyone is exposed to the same risks to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), nor is there equal opportunities for prevention, screening and treatment. Based on national data collected over the past decade, a new WHO report highlights the importance of social and economic inequalities [...]
The World Health Organization has stated that poor and less educated populations are at higher risk of developing chronic diseases. The first global inequality report on non-communicable diseases indicates that these groups face significant obstacles in diagnosis and treatment. The report emphasizes that hypertension and diabetes rates are higher among the less educated population in low- and middle-income countries.
The WHO report revealed that inequality shapes the risks of noncommunicable diseases and access to care. Income, education, gender, age, and place of residence can all affect exposure to risks and access to diagnosis and treatment.
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