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AuthorAbdul Rahim, Hanan F.
AuthorSibai, Abla
AuthorKhader, Yousef
AuthorHwalla, Nahla
AuthorFadhil, Ibtihal
AuthorAlsiyabi, Huda
AuthorMataria, Awad
AuthorMendis, Shanthi
AuthorMokdad, Ali H.
AuthorHusseini, Abdullatif
Available date2016-04-18T08:10:05Z
Publication Date2014-01
Publication NameThe Lancet
ResourceScopus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(13)62383-1
CitationAbdul Rahim, H.F., Sibai, A., Khader, Y., Hwalla, N., Fadhil, I., Alsiyabi, H., Mataria, A., Mendis, S., Mokdad, A.H., Husseini, A. "Non-communicable diseases in the Arab world" (2014) The Lancet, 383 (9914), pp. 356-367.
ISSN0140-6736
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/4402
AbstractAccording to the results of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010, the burden of non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung diseases, and diabetes) in the Arab world has increased, with variations between countries of different income levels. Behavioural risk factors, including tobacco use, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity are prevalent, and obesity in adults and children has reached an alarming level. Despite epidemiological evidence, the policy response to non-communicable diseases has been weak. So far, Arab governments have not placed a sufficiently high priority on addressing the high prevalence of non-communicable diseases, with variations in policies between countries and overall weak implementation. Cost-effective and evidence-based prevention and treatment interventions have already been identified. The implementation of these interventions, beginning with immediate action on salt reduction and stricter implementation of tobacco control measures, will address the rise in major risk factors. Implementation of an effective response to the non-communicable-disease crisis will need political commitment, multisectoral action, strengthened health systems, and continuous monitoring and assessment of progress. Arab governments should be held accountable for their UN commitments to address the crisis. Engagement in the global monitoring framework for non-communicable diseases should promote accountability for effective action. The human and economic burden leaves no room for inaction.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier Ltd
Subjectphysical activity
mortality
tobacco consumption
health care planning
diet
health care cost
TitleNon-communicable diseases in the Arab world
TypeArticle Review
Pagination356-367
Issue Number9914
Volume Number383
dc.accessType Abstract Only


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