Lancet Commission 2018: Report of the WHO Independent High-Level Commission on NCDs
2018
This Lancet Commission report presents the findings of an Independent High-Level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), comprising representatives from across government sectors, United Nations agencies, nongovernmental organizations, the private and philanthropic sectors, and academia. The commission was convened at the request of the World Health Organization to identify ways to intensify political action to prevent premature death from cardiovascular diseases (stroke and heart attacks), cancers, diabetes and respiratory disease; to reduce tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity; and to promote mental health and well-being. The resulting recommendations are designed to help political leaders and policy-makers across government sectors, as well as other stakeholders, to curb NCDs—which make up the world’s leading causes of death—and extend life expectancy for millions of people globally.
Lancet Commission 2018: Report of the WHO Independent High-Level Commission on NCDs
Source:
Nishtar S et al. Time to Deliver: Report of the WHO Independent High-Level Commission on NCDs. The Lancet 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31258-3.