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Chronic and non‐communicable diseases: a critical challenge for nurses globally
Author(s) -
Alleyne G.,
Hancock C.,
Hughes P.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
international nursing review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1466-7657
pISSN - 0020-8132
DOI - 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2011.00912.x
Subject(s) - non communicable disease , medicine , environmental health , chronic disease , diabetes mellitus , developing country , low and middle income countries , public health , intensive care medicine , economic growth , nursing , economics , endocrinology
ALLEYNE G., HANCOCK C. & HUGHES P. (2011) Chronic and non‐communicable diseases: a critical challenge for nurses globally. International Nursing Review 58 , 328–331 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.