WHO/GARD Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Chronic Respiratory Diseases

摘要

Noncommunicable diseases (NCD) such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), certain types of cancer, chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) and diabetes, are the leading cause of mortality in the world, representing 60% of all deaths (l).80% NCD deaths occur in low and middle income countries (LMICs). This invisible epidemic is a cause of poverty and hinders the economic development of many countries. These diseases are often associated with common risk factors including tobacco smoking, diet, low physical activity and alcohol abuse. In order to prevent and control NCD, the 61st World Health Assembly endorsed the 2008-2013 Action Plan for the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD Action Plan, World Health Assembly Resolution 61.14) (1). The NCD Action Plan is intended to support the coordinated, comprehensive and integrated implementation of strategies and evidence-based interventions across individual diseases and risk factors, especially at national and regional levels. Several instruments have been developed at WHO to support the NCD Action Plan.