Fight against NCDs will cost a small fortune but will be worth it, say experts

Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, but this need not be the case

13 April 2022 - 20:39

Of about 6-million Covid-19 deaths across the world, more than two thirds have been among people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Over 85% were premature deaths between the ages of 30 and 70 years...

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