NCDs already disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries where nearly 80% of NCD deaths – 29 million – occur. They are the leading causes of death in all regions except Africa, but current projections indicate that by 2020 the largest increases in NCD deaths will occur in Africa.
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I agree with you that the NCDs are emerging as neglected tropical diseases . They contribute to about 50% of mortality in developing countries . Coronary artery disease , Strokes , Cancer , COPD , Chronic Kidney disease & Chronic Liver Disease are some of the important NCDs which occur due to risk factors such Diabetes Mellitus , Hypertension , Lipid disorders , Obesity , Alcohol consumption & smoking . Infrastructure to diagnose these risk factors & treat NCDs are urgently needed . Primary prevention & health care including primary , secondary & tertiary care has to be established in both urban & rural areas . The treatment is expensive & lifelong . The emphasis should be on preventive health & primary care to treat risk factors & prevent complications of NCDs , which are difficult to treat & are very expensive at tertiary care level . This is very essential for the lower middle class & poor patients who cannot afford expensive treatment . Therefore , Guidelines to prevent & treat NCDs are urgently needed which is relevant to each country. In addition , Neglected tropical Infectious diseases should not be ignored .
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