Non-communicable diseases' risk factors in Iran; a review of the present status and action plans

S Azadnajafabad, E Mohammadi… - Journal of Diabetes & …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death globally,
imposing a heavy burden on the healthcare systems, especially in low-and middle-income …

Salt intake and salt‐reduction strategies in South Asia: from evidence to action

K Ghimire, SR Mishra, G Satheesh… - The Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The World Health Organization recommends salt reduction as a cost‐effective
intervention to prevent noncommunicable diseases. Salt‐reduction interventions are best …

Implementation of non-communicable disease policies from 2015 to 2020: a geopolitical analysis of 194 countries

LN Allen, S Wigley, H Holmer - The Lancet Global Health, 2021 - thelancet.com
Summary Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of
morbidity and mortality globally. We aimed to analyse trends in implementation of WHO …

An analysis of policy and funding priorities of global actors regarding noncommunicable disease in low-and middle-income countries

K Jailobaeva, J Falconer, G Loffreda, S Arakelyan… - Globalization and …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including mental health, have
become a major concern in low-and middle-income countries. Despite increased attention to …

Implementation of non-communicable disease policies: a geopolitical analysis of 151 countries

LN Allen, BD Nicholson, BYT Yeung… - The Lancet Global …, 2020 - thelancet.com
Background Most countries have endorsed WHO non-communicable disease (NCD) best
buy policies, but we know very little about global implementation patterns and about the …

Connecting climate and communicable disease to penta helix using hierarchical likelihood structural equation modelling

RE Caraka, M Noh, RC Chen, Y Lee, PU Gio… - Symmetry, 2021 - mdpi.com
Design: Health issues throughout the sustainable development goals have also been
integrated into one ultimate goal, which helps to ensure a healthy lifestyle as well as …

The incidence trends of liver cirrhosis caused by nonalcoholic steatohepatitis via the GBD study 2017

M Zhai, Z Liu, J Long, Q Zhou, L Yang, Q Zhou, S Liu… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has rapidly become the most common cause of chronic
liver diseases. We aimed to explore the incidence and distribution characteristics of NASH …

A review of front-of-pack nutrition labelling in Southeast Asia: Industry interference, lessons learned, and future directions

S Pettigrew, D Coyle, B McKenzie, D Vu… - The Lancet Regional …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Front-of-pack nutrition labelling is an evidence-based nutrition intervention that is
recommended by the World Health Organization and other health agencies as an effective …

Usability and utility of eHealth for physical activity counselling in primary health care: a scoping review

A Wattanapisit, T Tuangratananon, S Wattanapisit - BMC family practice, 2020 - Springer
Background Physical activity (PA) counselling is an effective approach to promote PA in
primary health care (PHC). Barriers to PA counselling in PHC include time constraints, lack …

Systemic solutions for addressing non-communicable diseases in low-and middle-income countries

A Ganju, AC Goulart, A Ray, A Majumdar… - Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been on the rise in low-and middle-income
countries (LMICs) over the last few decades and represent a significant healthcare concern …