The obesity pandemic and its impact on non-communicable disease burden
10/02/2025
cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases (CRD), diabetes and kidney diseases, digestive diseases, and neurological disease
Obesity is a major, growing global risk factor linked to over 70% of non-communicable diseases, significantly increasing their incidence, severity, and overall health burden.
Trends in incidence, prevalence, and mortality of non-communicable diseases in Iraq (2003-2021)
29/01/2025
older males still face high death rates from cardiovascular diseases. Rising cases of cancer, diabetes, and kidney diseases signal the need for targeted interventions. Continued focus on risk factors and healthcare access is essential.
In Iraq, NCD trends (2003–2021) show slight overall changes but rising cancer, diabetes, and kidney disease cases, with cardiovascular diseases remaining the leading cause of death, especially among older males.
Prevalence of non-communicable diseases, multimorbidity, and their impact on activity limitations among adults with chronic back pain: a national population-based study in a middle-income country
05/08/2025
Cardiovascular disease, arthritis or rheumatism, and depression
Adults with chronic back pain frequently have multiple comorbidities—especially arthritis, depression, and cardiovascular disease—which significantly increase activity limitations.
Global burden of non-communicable diseases attributable to kidney dysfunction with projection into 2040
28/05/2024
kidney dysfunction
NCDs attributable to kidney dysfunction remain a major public health concern worldwide. Efforts are required to attenuate the death and disability burden, particularly in low and low-to-middle Sociodemographic regions.
Physical activity and motivational readiness for physical activity behavior change in adults with non-communicable diseases in Germany: a trend analysis of two cross-sectional health surveys from the German GEDA study 2014/2015 and 2019/2020
06/02/2025
lowest levels among adults reporting stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity and coronary heart disease
Adults with non-communicable diseases in Germany have consistently lower physical activity levels and motivation than the general population, highlighting the need for targeted, disease-specific Physical activity promotion strategies.
Global burden and future projections of non-communicable diseases (2000-2050): Progress toward SDG 3.4 and disparities across regions and risk factors
10/12/2025
cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), neoplasms, chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), and diabetes mellitus (DM)
Non-communicable diseases are rapidly increasing worldwide, with major disparities and a projected surge by 2050, requiring urgent, targeted prevention to reduce premature deaths.
National and province-level primary health care policies for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in China from 2009 to 2023: a scoping review
25/04/2025
hypertension and diabetes
The study in China finds that while provincial policies support NCD control at the primary healthcare level, gaps remain in health financing, workforce capacity, and digital health systems.
Syndemic interactions between HIV/AIDS, mental health conditions, and non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review of contributing factors
21/08/2025
hypertension, diabetes, and depression
The review highlights a syndemic in Africa where HIV/AIDS, mental health issues, and NCDs interact, worsened by stigma and poverty, emphasizing the need for integrated and holistic healthcare systems.