Non Communicable Diseases

Association of frequency of organic food consumption with cancer risk

Worldwide, the number of new cases of cancer was estimated in 2012 at more than 14 million, and cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality in France. Among the environmental risk factors for cancer, there are concerns about exposure to different classes of pesticides, notably through occupational exposure.

Publication Date:

26/10/2018

Author(s): Julia Baudry, Karen E. Assmann, Mathilde Touvier & et al

Source: Jama Internal Medicine

Tags:

Organic Foods, Health Effects, Cancer, Pesticide Residues, Pesticide Use, Non Communicable Diseases, Research, France

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Late-pregnancy dysglycemia in obese pregnancies after negative testing for gestational diabetes and risk of future childhood overweight: An interim analysis from a longitudinal mother–child cohort study

Maternal pre-conception obesity is a strong risk factor for childhood overweight.

Publication Date:

20/10/2018

Author(s): Delphina Gomes, Rüdiger von Kries, Maria Delius & et al

Source: PLoS Medicine

pp:

1-21

Tags:

Obesity, Child Health, Maternal Health, Non Communicable Diseases, Research

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Diabetes to be SAs leading killer by 2040, study shows

South Africans are likely to live, on average, seven years longer in 2040 than they do now, but the country will see only modest improvement in its global ranking as longevity increases worldwide,

Publication Date:

18/10/2018

Source: Business Day (South Africa)

Tags:

Health, Diabetes, Non Communicable Diseases, South Africa, Africa

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Guidelines for public-private partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases

NITI Aayog launched the model guidelines for Public - Private partnership in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). As per the guidelines, the private partner will invest in upgrading, building and deploying human resources. They will be responsible for operational management and service delivery.

Publication Date:

17/10/2018

Source: NITI Aayog

Tags:

Non Communicable Diseases, Finance, Public Sector, Private Sector, Health Effects, India, Health Insurance

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State to form task force to curb child obesity

The government also plans to set up dedicated metabolic institutes in state-run hospitals for doctors to study obesity-related ailments.

Publication Date:

15/10/2018

Source: Asian Age (New Delhi)

Tags:

Maharashtra, Mumbai, Obesity, Child Health, Non Communicable Diseases, Health

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Atlas of African Health Statistics 2018: universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals in the WHO African Region

The 2018 edition of the Atlas of African health statistics describes the health situation and trends in the WHO African Region. Analysis is based on standardized data from the World Health Organization and other agencies of the United Nations, such as UNICEF and the World Bank.

Publication Date:

01/10/2018

Source: World Health Organization

Tags:

Health, Africa, Statistics, Infant mortality, Maternal Health, Child Health, Nutrition, Communicable Diseases, Non Communicable Diseases

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Clinical relevance and application of traditional complementary and alternative medicine for the management of diabetes and hypertension on the African continent, 2000-2017: A narrative review

Evidence based Traditional complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) in the management of diabetes and hypertension is essential for its general acceptance in the scientific community.The aim of this study was to find clinical relevance and use of TCAM in the management of diabetes and hypertension on the African continent.

Publication Date:

01/10/2018

Author(s): Ebenezer Frimpong, Manimbulu Nlooto

Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Vol:

17

Issue:

4

pp:

635-644

Tags:

Heart Diseases, Africa, Diabetes, Non Communicable Diseases, Traditional Knowledge, Medicinal Plants

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Diabetes surge a worry but can be rolled back

As a diabetologist and researcher who has been working on diabetes for over 40 years, I have seen my practice grow from a small clinic to a hospital chain with centres across the country.

Publication Date:

28/09/2018

Source: Times Of India (Chennai)

Tags:

Tamil Nadu, Diabetes, Air Pollution, Non Communicable Diseases, Health

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NCD Countdown 2030: worldwide trends in non-communicable disease mortality and progress towards Sustainable Development Goal target 3.4

The third UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) on Sept 27, 2018, will review national and global progress towards the prevention and control of NCDs, and provide an opportunity to renew, reinforce, and enhance commitments to reduce their burden. NCD Countdown 2030 is an independent collaboration to inform policies that aim to reduce the worldwide burden of NCDs, and to ensure accountability towards this aim. In 2016, an estimated 40·5 million (71%) of the 56·9 million worldwide deaths were from NCDs.

Publication Date:

22/09/2018

Source: Health Policy

Vol:

32

Issue:

10152

pp:

1072-1088

Tags:

Non Communicable Diseases, Cancer, Heart Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Statistics, India, China, Asia, Europe, Africa, Maternal Health

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