GLOBAL STATUS REPORT on noncommunicable diseases 201 4 " Attaining the nine global noncommunicable diseases targets; a shared responsibility " (original) (raw)

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The GLOBAL STATUS REPORT on noncommunicable diseases 2014 presents an urgent call to action regarding the global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which accounted for 38 million deaths in 2012, over 40% of which were premature. The World Health Organization outlines nine voluntary global targets to be achieved by 2025, aiming for a 25% reduction in premature mortality from major NCDs. The report emphasizes the necessity of leadership, policy development, and the implementation of cost-effective interventions by all nations, particularly focusing on the roles of health ministers in addressing this significant public health issue.