- 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
- Presentation - PAHO
Taraleen Malcom, Advisor on Noncommunicable Disease and Mental Health – PAHO ECC Roberta Caixeta, Advisor on NCD, Surveillance, Prevention and Control – PAHO WDC Meeting for the Caribbean Countries, Saint Lucia Monitoring Noncommunicable Diseases in the Caribbean, Saint Lucia - May 18-18th 2023
- 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
- The burden of noncommunicable diseases - PAHO
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death and disease burden in the Region of the Americas In 2021, NCDs accounted for 6 0 million deaths or 65% of total deaths, equivalent to an age-adjusted rate of 420 2 deaths per 100,000 population
- NCDs at a Glance 2025
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases (CRD), and diabetes, are the leading causes of death and disability in the Region of the Americas
- ENLACE: Data Portal on Noncommunicable Diseases, Mental Health, and . . .
The PAHO data portal on noncommunicable diseases, mental health, injuries and risk factors brings data on a comprehensive set of indicators relevant to technical programs from the Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH), including noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), violence, injuries, risk factors for noncommunicable diseases, nutrition and physical activity, mental health
- Better Care for NCDs Initiative - PAHO
The Better Care for Noncommunicable Diseases Initiative promotes a shift that goes beyond treatment: it supports prevention, risk factor control, and active health promotion within communities It strengthens local teams, improves care coordination, and ensures that essential services reach those who need them most, without fragmentation or delays
- 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
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