Resources

NCD Country Profiles:
The Republic of the Marshall Islands

The Republic of Palau

The Federal States of Micronesia

The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas

Guam

American Samoa

The 'Survey of Members and Interested Stakeholders' presented at the 50th PIHOA meeting contains insights of interviewees to stimulate discussions regarding a regional response to the declaration of an epidemic of NCD's and the role of PIHOA. Survey Presentation

Raising the Priority of NCDs The pattern of ill-health world wide has changed dramatically. Four conditions – cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory disease– are now the most common causes of premature death and disability.

30 facts about non-communicable diseases in developing countries. Fact #1: 60% of the world's annual deaths are due to non-communicable diseases. Approximately 25% of these deaths are premature and could be prevented.

Web Links
The NCD Alliance provides the latest news, resources and information on the global campaign for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The website will serve as a campaign hub, a platform for advocacy, and a resource for sharing information among the wider global health community.