Abstract Background The prevalence of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is still
unknown in Nepal. The Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal has not yet …

In the last decades, prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has escalated in
Nepal. This study reviews existing evidence on the burden of non-communicable diseases …

Background Efforts to assess the burden of non-communicable diseases risk factors has
improved in low and middle-income countries after political declaration of UN High Level …

Non-communicable disease continues to be an important public health problem in India,
being responsible for a major proportion of mortality and morbidity. Demographic changes …

Background: The burden of non-communicable diseases has increased in the last few
decades in low-and middle-income countries including in Nepal. There is limited data on …

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends ongoing surveillance of
non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors, using the WHO STEPwise …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are defined as diseases of long duration, and are
generally slow in progression. NCDs are replacing communicable diseases, maternal and …

Objective To estimate the prevalence of non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors in
Kerala. Design A community-based, cross-sectional survey. Participants In 2016–2017 a …

In recent years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have globally shown increasing
impact on health status in populations with disproportionately higher rates in developing …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a global health and developmental emergency, as
they cause premature deaths, exacerbate poverty and threaten national economies. In 2008 …