Noncommunicable diseases, what are they?

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are not passed from person to person. They are of long duration and generally slow progression. The four main types of noncommunicable diseases are...

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Wednesday Video: WHO- Global Noncommunicable Disease Network

WHO: Global Noncommunicable Disease Network A short video produced for the launch by WHO of a network of organizations and experts from around the world to scale up action to combat noncommunicable diseases. The new Global Noncommunicable Disease Network (NCDnet) will strengthen global partnerships and help governments plan and implement measures to reduce the burden of these diseases. The Network will unite currently fragmented efforts by bringing the cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes and respiratory communities together with tobacco...

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Wednesday Video: Non-communicable diseases -- why should we be worried?

Non-communicable diseases -- why should we be worried? Nearly 70% of the world's population dies from non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory disease. Health Sciences student Hannah Burgess asks the Liggins Institute's Professor Sir Peter Gluckman what we can do about the problem. Find out more about the Liggins Institute: http://www.liggins.auckland.ac.nz Find out more about LENScience - bringing...