Global Noncommunicable Diseases

Watch Our CUCH Seminar: The Importance of Noncommunicable Diseases in Pandemic Times

Consortium of Universities for Global Health Virtual Session: The Importance of Noncommunicable Diseases in Pandemic Times. Part 1: Role of NCD mobile phone surveys. Part 2: Tools for strengthening NCD field epidemiology response. Part 3: The risk of severe COVID-19 in key NCDs. Part 4: NCDs and global health security. March 2, 2021. Register at HTTPS://BIT.LY/39OKTOE

How can noncommunicable disease programs contribute to the COVID-19 response? Watch the recording of our CUGH 2021 Virtual Conference Satellite Session with CDC experts.

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About Global NCDs

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CDC Programs

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Training & Education

Today, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), are responsible for 7 out of 10 of deaths worldwide, with 85% of premature NCD deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. NCDs also play a key role in outbreak preparedness and global health security. Along with our global partners, CDC is working to reduce the impact of NCDs like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic respiratory disease.

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Data for Health

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The Role of Noncommunicable Diseases in the Pursuit of Global Health Security

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EAP participant and special section author Mandar Kannure engaging with providers in Mumbai during his hypertension control project (January 2019). Photo: Dr. Mandar Kannure

Mentorship Builds Global Scientific Writing Capacity on Heart Disease

Featured Resource

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TEPHINET: Scientific Writing Training (English)