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The CNCDs and the NTDs: Blurring the Lines Dividing Noncommunicable and Communicable Chronic Diseases

Year: 2008

Type: editorial

Abstract: show that deaths worldwide from chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCDs) now exceed those from infectious diseases [1]. The major CNCDs causing the greatest share of deaths and disability worldwide include cardiovascular conditions (mainly heart disease and stroke), some cancers, chronic respiratory conditions, and type 2 diabetes [2]. Together they account for 60 % of all deaths worldwide [2]. Approximately 80 % of the CNCD deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries [2]. Most of the factors contributing to such large numbers of deaths, a large proportion of which are premature, are

Source: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000312

Authors: Peter J. Hotez, Abdallah S. Daar

Institutions: George Washington University, Sabin Vaccine Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto

Language: English

Topic: Parasites and Host Interactions

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,670