Systemic Solutions for Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Open Access
- 1 July 2020
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
- Vol. ume 13, 693-707
- https://doi.org/10.2147/jmdh.s252300
Abstract
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. Over 85% of “premature” deaths worldwide due to NCDs occur in the LMICs. NCDs are an economic burden on these countries, increasing their healthcare expenditure. However, targeting NCDs in LMICs is challenging due to evolving health systems and an emphasis on acute illness. The major issues include limitations with universal health coverage, regulations, funding, distribution and availability of the healthcare workforce, and availability of health data. Experts from across the health sector in LMICs formed a Think Tank to understand and examine the issues, and to offer potential opportunities that may address the rising burden of NCDs in these countries. This review presents the evidence and posits pragmatic solutions to combat NCDs.Keywords
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