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Noncommunicable diseases have been on the rise in the Western Pacific region, which includes the Philippines, based on the 2023 Health Statistics rele

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WHO says Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases

Alcohol and tobacco consumption have undermined efforts to reduce premature deaths by 2030

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Western Pacific to miss target to slash early deaths from lifestyle-related diseases

MANILA - Western Pacific nations are unlikely to meet the United Nations target of reducing premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases including cancer and diabetes, due to the slow decline in alcohol and tobacco consumption, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Nearly 9 out of 10 recorded deaths in the Western Pacific, which the Philippines is a part of, are due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday.

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WHO: 9 out of 10 deaths in Western Pacific including PH due to noncommunicable diseases

MANILA, Philippines – Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — or chronic diseases such as cancer, respiratory diseases, heart diseases, stroke, and diabetes — account for nearly 9 out of 10 deaths in the Western Pacific region, a new study from the World Health Organization (WHO) found. The region saw a shift in the causes of deaths, which were previously mainly due to communicable, maternal, perinatal, and nutritional conditions — such as childhood …

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In Western Pacific, chronic diseases are leading cause of death

MANILA — Western Pacific nations are unlikely to meet the United Nations target of reducing premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases including cancer and diabetes, due to the slow decline in alcohol and tobacco consumption, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday. Chronic lifestyle diseases, such as heart attacks, stroke, asthma and lung diseases, have been blamed for […] The post WHO says Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut ea…

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Last Updated on October 17, 2024 by Manila, Oct 17 (IANS) Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer account for nearly 90 per cent of deaths in the Western Pacific region, according to a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report released on Thursday. “While infectious diseases and injuries were previously major […] The post WHO notes ‘rising tide’ of noncommunicable diseases in Western Pacific appeared …

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WHO notes ‘rising tide’ of noncommunicable diseases in Western...

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer are responsible for nearly 90 percent of deaths in the Western Pacific region, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) released on Thursday. “While infectious diseases and injuries were previously major causes of illness and death in the Western Pacific, […] The post WHO reports “rising tide” of noncommunicable diseases in Western Pacif…

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WHO reports "rising tide" of noncommunicable diseases in Western Pacific

Manila: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer account for nearly 90 per cent of deaths in the Western Pacific region, according to a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report released on Thursday. “While infectious diseases and injuries were previously major causes of illness and death in the Western Pacific, the region is undergoing a significant epidemiological shift,” said the Health Statistics i…

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WHO notes 'rising tide' of noncommunicable diseases in Western Pacific

Western Pacific nations are unlikely to meet the United Nations target of reducing premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases, says the World Health Organisation. The post WHO says Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases appeared first on Islands Business.

WHO: 9 out of 10 deaths in Western Pacific including PH due to noncommunicable diseases

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