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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of premature death globally.
WHO’s NCD Progress Monitor 2020 tracks progress by 194 countries against a set of 10 indicators on NCDs.
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@pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO The 10 NCD indicators include:
✔️setting time-bound targets to ⬇️ NCD deaths
✔️developing all-of-government policies to address NCDs
✔️implementing tobacco demand reduction measures
✔️reducing harmful use of alcohol
✔️promoting physical activity
✔️strengthening health systems

@pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO The risk of dying from the four major noncommunicable diseases between the ages of 30 and 70 years declined from 22% in 2000 to 18% in 2016.
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#beatNCDs

@pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO With only 10 years to achieve @GlobalGoalsUN target 3.4 on noncommunicable diseases, governments must accelerate their response to the 🌏🌍🌎 epidemic and consider implementing the most effective and feasible interventions first.
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