| |  | PS001 - Management of Chronic Disease I: A Multistakeholder Approach In this Category PS 001-01 - Management of Chronic Disease I:A Multistakeholder ApproachMay 26, 2008Type/Items(s): Confronting Health Transition, PS001 - Management of Chronic Disease I Every year, World Heart Days aims to rise awarness about heart diseases. Image: poster for World Heart Day 2006 With the passing of the World Health Assembly resolution and endorsement, it is the perfect time to address the implementation and strategy objectives for non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control. NCDs are responsible for approximately 60 percent of all deaths globally, with figures estimated to increase. A substantial proportion of major chronic diseases (CD), specifically cardiovascular disease (CVD), respiratory diseases, cancer and diabetes can be prevented. More... |  | |  News by Session Forum Themes | Quotes For Health |  Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.  - World Health Organization, 1948 | | | | | | |