This chapter addresses the rising burden of neurodegenerative diseases among aging populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It focuses on dementia and Parkinson's disease and presents current evidence on prevalence, morbidity, mortality and determinants. Lastly, it considers the key ...

This chapter reviews basic science, practice and policy related to mental health and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in African settings. It presents the prevalence and epidemiological research on the co-occurrence of NCDs and mental disorders. It discusses the global agenda for mental health and...

This book aims to present the first comprehensive synthesis of the context and impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and to offer insights on successful and sustainable interventions and policies that work for at-risk populations. It includes 12...

This chapter briefly describes cancer incidence and mortality in low- and middle-income countries and outlines key global players involved in agenda setting for the control, treatment and overall management of cancers globally. The prevalence, morbidity, mortality and causes (infections, tobacco...

This chapter considers the various lessons from infectious disease (ID) control that may be applicable to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) using the WHO health system building blocks (leadership/governance, service delivery, health information, access to essential medicines and financing) as the...

This chapter describes the epidemiology, ethnic inequalities and risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in high-income countries, the burden of NCDs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and the policy initiatives for prevention and control of NCDs in high-income countries and...