NONCOMMUNICABLE Boago Modiisane: First DISEASES NOW TOP KILLERS GLOBALLY

Non-communicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer are responsible for nearly three-quarters of deaths worldwide but are often “overlooked and underfunded” because few understand their true impact, according to a new report from the World Health Organization published recently, which urges countries to tackle the issue with proven and cost-effective interventions that are readily available. Page B