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- Noncommunicable Diseases - PAHO WHO | Pan American Health Organization
Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the number one cause of death and disability in the world The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that are not mainly caused by an acute infection, result in long-term health consequences and often create a need for long-term treatment and care These conditions include cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic lung illnesses
- PAHO Makes Call for Good Practices in the Prevention, Control, and . . .
29 January 2025, Washington, D C - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is inviting governmental institutions and intergovernmental organizations in the Region of the Americas to participate in a call for good practices in the prevention, control, and surveillance of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)
- NCDs at a Glance 2025 - paho. org
Acknowledgments NCDs at a Glance 2025 NCDs surveillance and monitoring: Noncommunicable disease mortality and risk factor prevalence in the Americas was prepared by Ramon Martinez, who compiled the data, conducted the analyses, developed the figures, wrote the first draft, and finalized the document based on input from the technical contributors
- Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) - PAHO
About us The Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) is responsible for promoting, coordinating, and implementing technical cooperation activities related to the prevention, control, and surveillance of noncommunicable diseases, all forms of malnutrition, mental health, neurological and substance use disorders, including their risk factors It also promotes policies and
- Noncommunicable diseases progress monitor 2025. Surveillance and . . .
This document presents a scorecard with the results of the Progress Monitor 2025 for the 19 indicators on noncommunicable diseases for 35 countries in the Region of the Americas It summarizes the situation in the Region and constitutes a useful tool for program coordinators and decision-makers
- Risk Factors and Nutrition - PAHO WHO | Pan American Health Organization
This is the Risk Factors and Nutrition (NMH RF) unit of the Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) department Healthy nutrition is critical in preventing diet-related risk factors, such as overweight and obesity, and associated noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) Evidence has also demonstrated the importance of the proper practice of breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and sustainable
- Better Care for Noncommunicable Diseases Dashboard
The Better Care for Noncommunicable Diseases Dashboard (BetterCare4NCDs Dashboard) offers a comprehensive overview of the epidemiological context and health status across countries of the Americas It also tracks progress on key indicators aligned with global targets, including those from the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, and selected indicators
- Driving Impact on NCDs - PAHO WHO | Pan American Health Organization
Driving Impact on NCDs, Regional Meeting on Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Control The purpose is to review the progress towards the global NCD targets and identify the country needs to be able to accelerate this progress, to share practical and successful country experiences on: addressing determinants and strengthening multisectoral policies to reduce NCD modifiable risk factors
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