UAEU Health & Medical Non Communicable Diseases Presentation

As announced by WHO, Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Cardiovascular diseases account for most NCD deaths, or 17.9 million people annually, followed by cancers (9.3 million), respiratory diseases (4.1 million), and diabetes (1.5 million). The rise of NCDs has been driven by a group of risk factors. The epidemic of NCDs poses devastating health consequences for individuals, families, and communities, and threatens to overwhelm health systems. Recent statistics in Dubai showed that NCDs are the main causes of mortality, in addition, there is high prevalence of NCDs risk factors.

As a health consultant, you are requested to support the government of Dubai in managing this problem through a policy for the coming 5 years. Please make sure to showcase the following in your presentation: 1) current situation

2) benchmarks

3)objectives

4) targets

5) policy options

6) suggested plan of action including monitoring and evaluation and stakeholders’ engagement.