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Non-Communicable Diseases and Behavioral Risk Factor Survey
Author: Abla Sibai, PhD (Principal Investigator)- Rania A. Tohme, MD, MPH- Ziyad Mahfoud, PhD- Monique Chaaya, PhD- Nahla Hwalla, PhD
Source: World Health Organization
Source: World Health Organization
Non-Communicable Diseases and Behavioral Risk Factor Survey
Comparison of Estimates Based on Cell Phone Interviews with Face to Face Interviews
Developing countries have been experiencing a shift in disease type and prevalence,generally referred to as the epidemiologic transition. Infectious diseases, once dominant inlow-income countries, are now being replaced by non-communicable diseases (NCDs)which include cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes,overweight and obesity, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer. NCDs account for almost 70% of the global burden of disease and 60% of global mortality (Strong et al., 2005).
Overall, NCDs are the largest cause of mortality in people of working age, thus affecting anation’s economic development through loss of income and investments. NCDs also addeconomic strain on a country due to the high-cost of treatments...
Comparison of Estimates Based on Cell Phone Interviews with Face to Face Interviews
Developing countries have been experiencing a shift in disease type and prevalence,generally referred to as the epidemiologic transition. Infectious diseases, once dominant inlow-income countries, are now being replaced by non-communicable diseases (NCDs)which include cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes,overweight and obesity, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer. NCDs account for almost 70% of the global burden of disease and 60% of global mortality (Strong et al., 2005).
Overall, NCDs are the largest cause of mortality in people of working age, thus affecting anation’s economic development through loss of income and investments. NCDs also addeconomic strain on a country due to the high-cost of treatments...
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