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When infectious diseases give way to chronic ones

Article by: WENDY BENNETT
Updated: September 21, 2012 - 8:33 PM

Here's how the global disease profile is transitioning.

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hjlazniSep. 22, 1210:03 AM

"NCDs now make up 25 percent of the disease burden. They are usually caused by infections, malnutrition, and conditions associated with poverty." Is this statement correct?

wendy321Sep. 23, 1210:28 PM

Yes, estimate of disease burden of endemic NCDs is 25% in low income countries. Includes diseases such as rheumatic heart disease, Burkitt’s lymphoma, type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and lung disease from exposure to indoor cooking fires. See World Heart Federation article: http://www.world-heart-federation.org/publications/heart-beat-e-newsletter/heart-beat-april-2011/in-this-issue/ncds-of-the-bottom-billion/

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