The 66th World Health Assembly Monday approved a plan for preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases, such as illnesses caused by alcohol consumption,
Non Communicable Diseases to Be the Cause of Deaths in Poor Countries by 2115-World Bank
The World Bank said that Cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease, chronic illnesses in wealthy nations, will be the leading causes of death in poor countries by 2015.
The World Bank said that Cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease, chronic illnesses in wealthy nations, will be the leading causes of death in poor countries by 2015.
Unhealthy habits and behaviors can lead to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer, causing 36 million deaths a year, the World Health Organization, or WHO, said.
Deaths related to smoking, a poor diet and bad exercise habits could rise to 55 million by 2030 if action is not taken, the WHO said.
Increase in Non-communicable Diseases in South Asian Countries
A recent World Bank report has issued a warning about the drastic rise in Non-communicable diseases in India and other South Asian countries.
A recent World Bank report has issued a warning about the drastic rise in Non-communicable diseases in India and other South Asian countries.
Association of Physicians of India's Annual Conference Opens Today in Chennai
TAPICON, the 6th conference of the API Chennai chapter was opened for the first time in Chennai to facilitate an exchange of ideas and knowledge sharing on the latest advances in medicine.
TAPICON, the 6th conference of the API Chennai chapter was opened for the first time in Chennai to facilitate an exchange of ideas and knowledge sharing on the latest advances in medicine.
