NCDs projected to cost Jamaica US$18.45 billion between 2015 and 2030
In terms of economic impact, Jamaica is projected to lose US$18.45 billion for the period 2015-2030 due to the prevalence of ...
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HCMC people eating too much salt: CDC
Residents of HCMC consume an average of 8.5 grams of salt per day, exceeding the World Health Organization’s recommended ...
The expensive cost of NCDs
NON-COMMUNICABLE diseases (NCDs) pose a major public health challenge in Jamaica, accounting for nearly 70per cent of all ...
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Antioxidant-enzyme interactions and their role in non-communicable diseases
Introduction Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses, plays a central role in the development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These ...
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Why So Many Cambodians Travel Abroad For Medical Care
Many Cambodians with serious illnesses do not feel that they have reliable healthcare options in their own country.
Government launches campaign to screen people above 30 for non-communicable diseases, common cancers
In view of the escalating burden of non-communicable diseases in the country, the Union Health Ministry on Thursday launched ...
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'Collaboration, investment key in fighting non-communicable diseases'
Leaders in countries waging the war against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been advised to work in partnerships and remain coordinated.“It is very important that we define the role of the ...
Understanding congenital syphilis: a growing concern in South Africa
South Africa faces a significant public health challenge with a reported 1 739 congenital syphilis cases in 2023, far exceeding the global target. This article explores the implications, causes, and ...