The Lancet NCDI Poverty Commission: bridging a gap in universal health coverage for the poorest billion
Executive summary “As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that no one
will be left behind. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, we wish …
will be left behind. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, we wish …
Health education interventions for older adults with hypertension: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Y Chen, X Li, G Jing, B Pan, L Ge, ZT Bing… - Public Health …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of health education intervention for
the control of blood pressure (BP) in older adults with hypertension. Methods Five databases …
the control of blood pressure (BP) in older adults with hypertension. Methods Five databases …
[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of a scalable group-based education and monitoring program, delivered by health workers, to improve control of hypertension in rural India: a …
DG Gamage, MA Riddell, R Joshi… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background New methods are required to manage hypertension in resource-poor settings.
We hypothesised that a community health worker (CHW)–led group-based education and …
We hypothesised that a community health worker (CHW)–led group-based education and …
[HTML][HTML] Health system's readiness to provide cardiovascular, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease related services in Nepal: analysis using 2015 health facility …
Background The burgeoning rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is posing serious
challenges in resource constrained health facilities of Nepal. The main objective of this study …
challenges in resource constrained health facilities of Nepal. The main objective of this study …
Community health workers for non-communicable disease prevention and control in Nepal: a qualitative study
Background/objective The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in
Nepal underscores the importance of strengthening primary healthcare systems to deliver …
Nepal underscores the importance of strengthening primary healthcare systems to deliver …
Access to care and prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among Syrian refugees in northern Jordan
R Ratnayake, F Rawashdeh, R AbuAlRub… - JAMA network …, 2020 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The management of noncommunicable diseases in humanitarian crises has
been slow to progress from episodic care. Understanding disease burden and access to …
been slow to progress from episodic care. Understanding disease burden and access to …
[HTML][HTML] Development assistance for community health workers in 114 low-and middle-income countries, 2007–2017
C Lu, D Palazuelos, Y Luan, SE Sachs… - Bulletin of the World …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective To estimate the level and trend of development assistance for community health
worker-related projects in low-and middle-income countries between 2007 and 2017 …
worker-related projects in low-and middle-income countries between 2007 and 2017 …
Mean dietary salt intake in Nepal: A population survey with 24‐hour urine collections
High salt (sodium chloride) intake raises blood pressure and increases the risk of
developing hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Little is known about …
developing hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Little is known about …
Building strong primary health care to tackle the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in Nepal
Nepal is currently facing a double burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and
communicable diseases, with rising trends of NCDs. This situation will add great pressure to …
communicable diseases, with rising trends of NCDs. This situation will add great pressure to …
[HTML][HTML] Acceptability of a community cardiovascular disease prevention programme in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: a qualitative study
Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are on the rise in many low-and
middle-income countries where 80% of related deaths are registered. Community CVD …
middle-income countries where 80% of related deaths are registered. Community CVD …