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INTERNATIONAL NURSING REVIEW
Volume 58, Issue 3, Pages 328-331Publisher
WILEY-BLACKWELL
DOI: 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2011.00912.x
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Chronic Diseases; Low-and Middle-income Countries; Non-communicable; Nursing; United Nations Agencies
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Background: Chronic and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing and enormous challenge that faces countries across the world. Low-and middle-income countries are disproportionately affected. Contributory factors: Three risk factors - tobacco use, poor diet (including excessive alcohol intake) and lack of physical activity - contribute to four major chronic diseases - cardiovascular, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and some cancers, which are responsible for over 50% of deaths worldwide. Potential solutions: International governmental and non-governmental agencies are becoming increasingly concerned and active. Nurses across the world are well positioned to play a significant role and work with a wide range of people involved in the prevention and management of these chronic diseases.
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