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Mediterranean-Type Dietary Pattern and Physical Activity: The Winning Combination to Counteract the Rising Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Caprara, G. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) (2021) CC

The uploaded document explores the Mediterranean diet and physical activity as effective strategies to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It discusses the diet's nutritional components, such as olive oil, fruits, and vegetables, and their health benefits, including reduced risk of ... more

Dietary and other lifestyle factors and their influence on non-communicable diseases in the Western Pacific region

Sun, X.; Yon, D.K.; Nguyen, T.T. et al. The Lancet Regional Health (2024) CC

The document systematically examines dietary and lifestyle factors influencing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Western Pacific region. It highlights regional nutrition transitions, including dietary improvements like increased fruit and vegetable consumption and reduced salt intake, alongsid... more

Social media interventions targeting exercise and diet behaviours in people with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs): A systematic review

McKeon, G.; Papadopoulos, E.; Firth, J. et al. Internet Interventions (2022) CC

In this systematic review, we aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of social media interventions targeting physical activity and/or diet for people with NCDs, the effectiveness of improving exercise and diet behaviours, specific design components used to promote user engagement and the... more

Hearts - D: Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes 2020

World Health Organization WHO; International Diabetes Federation (2020) C_WHO

Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by the presence of hyperglycaemia in the absence of treatment. The heterogeneous aetiopathology includes defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The long-term specific complications of diabe... more

Hearts - D: Диагностика и ведение сахарного диабета 2 типа

World Health Organization WHO; International Diabetes Federation (2020) C_WHO

Cardiovascular Diseases in Charts

Dattani, S.; Samborska, V.; Ritchie, H. et al. the Global Change Data Lab (2023) CC

The article "Cardiovascular Diseases" on Our World in Data provides an in-depth analysis of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), the leading cause of death globally. It examines CVD trends, such as the decline in mortality rates in high-income countries due to improved healthcare and lifestyle changes, wh... more

Qualitative assessment of community health workers’ perspective on their motivation in community-based primary health care in rural Malawi

Ndambo, M.K.; Munyaneza, F.; Aron, M.B. et al. BMC Health Services Research (2022) CC

Background: Community Health Workers (CHWs) have a positive impact on the provision of community-based primary health care through screening, treatment, referral, psychosocial support, and accompaniment. With a broad scope of work, CHW programs must balance the breadth and depth of tasks to mainta...in CHW motivation for high-quality care delivery. Few studies have described the CHW perspective on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to enhance their programmatic activities. Methods: We utilized an exploratory qualitative study design with CHWs employed in the household model in Neno District, Malawi, to explore their perspectives on intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and dissatisfiers in their work. Data was collected in 8 focus group discussions with 90 CHWs in October 2018 and March–April 2019 in seven purposively selected catchment areas. All interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed using Dedoose. Results: Themes of complex intrinsic and extrinsic factors were generated from the perspectives of the CHWs in the focus group discussions. Study results indicate that enabling factors are primarily intrinsic factors such as positive patient outcomes, community respect, and recognition by the formal health care system but can lead to the chal- lenge of increased scope and workload. Extrinsic factors can provide challenges, including an increased scope and workload from original expectations, lack of resources to utilize in their work, and rugged geography. However, a posi- tive work environment through supportive relationships between CHWs and supervisors enables the CHWs. Conclusion: This study demonstrated enabling factors and challenges for CHW performance from their perspec- tive within the dual-factor theory. We can mitigate challenges through focused efforts to limit geographical distance, manage workload, and strengthen CHW support to reinforce their recognition and trust. Such programmatic empha- sis can focus on enhancing motivational factors found in this study to improve the CHWs’ experience in their role. The engagement of CHWs, the communities, and the formal health care system is critical to improving the care provided to the patients and communities, along with building supportive systems to recognize the work done by CHWs for the primary health care systems. more

Overcoming Diabetes Inequalities

Diabetes Africa Ltd. (2023) CC2

This event was an opportunity for healthcare professionals, policy makers, researchers, and NHS commissioners to meet with one another, take stock of the activities happening around the UK, upskill, and work together to improve diabetes and related disease outcomes for people of Black, Black African... more

Sierra Leone 2023 Annual Report

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO

World Health Organization’s (WHO) presence in Sierra Leone throughout 2023 has been fulfilling. Out attention has been focused on advancing Universal Health Coverage and strengthening emergency preparedness and response. Collaborating closely with the Ministry of Health, our donor partners, and va... more

No time to lose: Universal health coverage and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases

NCD Alliance American College of Cardiology - NCD Academy (2023) CC2

The NCD Alliance website provides information and resources on preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, diabetes, and mental health conditions. The Alliance advocates for global health policies, supports countries i... more

非传染性疾病预防和控制：资源匮乏地区初级卫生保健指南 2012

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

The document, titled "Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases: Guidelines for Primary Health Care in Low-Resource Settings," provides the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations for managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and chronic res... more

الوقاية من األمراض غير السارية ومكافحتها: المبادئ التوجيهية للرعاية الصحية األولية في ظروف شح الموارد

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

Noncommunicable Diseases, Rehabilitation and Disability

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2024) C_WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) provides a collection of case studies titled "Stories from the Field," highlighting global efforts to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, heart, and lung diseases. These narratives showcase how various countries implement ... more

Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013-2020 WHO 2013

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2013) C_WHO

The "Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases 2013-2020," published by the World Health Organization (WHO), provides a roadmap to reduce premature deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. It emphasizes strengthening he... more

Proposed policy priorities for preventing obesity and diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Alwan A., McColl K. et al. World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO

The document "Proposed Policy Priorities for Preventing Obesity and Diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region" by WHO EMRO outlines strategies to address high obesity and diabetes rates in the Eastern Mediterranean. It emphasizes population-wide actions, such as reducing fat and sugar intake, pro... more

Sharing successful strategies from the Eastern Mediterranean Region in mitigating noncommunicable diseases and mentalhealth disorders during the COVID-19pandemic and beyond

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (2023) C_WHO

The "Stories from the field" document by the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean shares effective strategies from the Eastern Mediterranean Region for addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights regio... more

Global mapping report on multisectoral actions to strengthen the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions Experiences from around the world 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

The "Global mapping report on multisectoral actions to strengthen the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions" by the WHO provides insights into how different countries are implementing multisectoral approaches to address NCDs and mental health issues. ... more

Noncommunicable diseases - Regional framework for action

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (2024) C_WHO

The WHO EMRO webpage on the "Regional framework for action" outlines strategies for addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) within the Eastern Mediterranean region. The framework provides a roadmap for countries to reduce the prevalence and impact of NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes... more

Occupational risk factors and exposure–response relationships for airway disease among health workers exposed to cleaning agents in tertiary hospitals

Mwanga, H.; Baatjies, R.; Jeebhay, M.F. BMJ (2023) CC2

This study investigated occupational risk factors and exposure–response relationships for airway disease among health workers (HWs) exposed to cleaning agents in two tertiary hospitals in South Africa and Tanzania. Previous studies have demonstrated an association between asthma or respiratory... more

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Brazilian primary care: diagnostic competence and case-ﬁnding

Hamers, R.; Bontemps, S.; van den Akker, M.; et al. Primary Care Respiratory Journal (2006) CC2

The article investigates the diagnostic capabilities and prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care settings in northern Brazil. It highlights that COPD is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in resource-limited regions. The study involved 34 general practitioners a... more