NCDs are the biggest cause of death, disability and hospitalisation in the OECS
Category: NCD Forum Delegate NCD Voices
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I have experienced first-hand the devastating impact of diabetes both from an economic and social perspective as both my parents are diabetics and my mother …
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NCDs are increasing at rapid rate in The Bahamas and lowering our life expectancy, affecting productivity and increasing our healthcare costs.
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the impact on the economy and the potential to disrupt the development process remain a primary concern with the NCDs.
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I see the harm it does to a community and the society at large by reducing the usable work force. By maintaining good health throughout …
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it is currently one of the major health challenges globally and will continue to grow in the coming years.
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more than 70% of deaths are due to NCDs in Jamaica and many of them are preventable
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almost everyone I know has an NCD and I wish to ensure that my grandson lives at least as long as his grandfather who died …
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NCDs are the single most common cause of disease and disability in the world. They represent a huge burden and threat to public health systems, …
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as President of HSFB, our civil society organization has a core mandate of supporting a “heart healthy” Barbados, through prevention, rehabilitation, public awareness, and advocacy …