8 juin 2021
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Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai et al., « 1. Introduction », Open Book Publishers, ID : 10670/1.848yz9
1.1 Non-Communicable Disease Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide and contribute to over 73% of all deaths annually. Each day, NCDs cause more than 100,000 deaths; 80% of which occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Over the last 30 years, NCDs have replaced communicable diseases (CDs) as the cause of greatest health burden. This trend is evident in the risk factors for NCDs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity has tripled...