Ahead of World Health Day on 7 April, Dr. Ulrike Sucher, medical director at Allianz Partners, Health examines why having a focus on prevention is essential to address the growing global issue of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
What if I told you that in ten years' time - despite mind-blowing advances in medicine - the burden of NCDs will increase by 17% globally[i]. Would you believe me? World Health Day (7 April) presents a great opportunity for us to reflect and look forward in the areas of health, and health systems. I want to use this important calendar moment to place a particular focus on NCDs, as I believe this is no longer a problem for tomorrow - it is of utmost importance that we place a renewed emphasis on prevention, rather than cure. NCDs are the result of a combination of genetic, physiologi...
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