Systemic Solutions for Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been on the rise in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) over the last few decades and represent a significant healthcare concern. Over 85% of "premature" deaths worldwide due to NCDs occur in the LMICs. NCDs are an economic burden on these countries, increasing their healthcare expenditure. However, targeting NCDs in LMICs is challenging due to evolving health systems and an emphasis on acute illness. The major issues include limitations with universal health coverage, regulations, funding, distribution and availability of the healthcare workforce, and availability of health data. Experts from across the health sector in LMICs formed a Think Tank to understand and examine the issues, and to offer potential opportunities that may address the rising burden of NCDs in these countries. This review presents the evidence and posits pragmatic solutions to combat NCDs.

publication date

  • July 27, 2020

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC7394587

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85070399666

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.3390/nu11081727

PubMed ID

  • 32801732

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 13