Burden of NCDs | The Impact Post
Issue #47 | Fri, Nov 29, 2024
Dear NuSocia Patrons,
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses are a silent epidemic, accounting for 74% of global deaths annually. These conditions not only strain healthcare systems but also disproportionately affect marginalized communities, exacerbating social and economic inequalities.
At NuSocia, we believe addressing NCDs is not just a healthcare issue—it’s a social justice imperative. Businesses have a pivotal role to play in mitigating the impact of NCDs, both within their organizations and in society at large.
Holistic Cancer Care in India: Addressing Non-Medical Challenges
Cancer care extends far beyond medical treatments. Insights from our various projects in cancer care show that patients and their families often face a web of non-medical challenges, including financial stress, emotional upheaval, social isolation, and logistical difficulties.
By addressing non-medical challenges in cancer care, companies have the opportunity to transform lives and contribute to a more compassionate society. This isn’t just about giving back—it’s about stepping forward as a vital partner in the fight against cancer.
Why Ignoring NCDs Could Be Your Biggest Productivity Mistake!
NCDs are more than just a public health challenge—they're a significant threat to workplace productivity. With NCDs responsible for 60% of deaths in India, their ripple effects are being felt in businesses of every size. NCDs result in annual economic losses estimated at $6 trillion globally. Ignoring their impact could be one of the costliest mistakes your organization makes.
Advancing Healthcare in India through CSR
Private funding in healthcare is vital in India due to several factors, including the scale of demand, resource gaps in public healthcare, and the increasing burden of diseases.
In this article, the NuSocia Translational Research Center (NTRC) highlights how strategic collaboration between the public and private sectors is key to creating a robust, accessible, and sustainable healthcare system for all.
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Documentary: Youth-led NCD Prevention in India
In northwest Delhi, there are thousands of young people who are taking messages of disease prevention and health promotion to their peers to make a difference. In this BBC Storyworks Documentary, you will meet Ishita and Afroj, two peer educators from the AstraZeneca Young Health Programme. Not only have they been personally impacted by what they have learned through this programme, they take these messages to other youth and into their home.
Scaling Up Integration of NCDs in Primary Care
Under their presidency of the G20, India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced an ambitious “75/25” initiative - 75 million people with hypertension and diabetes to be put on standard care by 2025, through primary health care centers. During the panel discussion at the World Health Summit, participants share details on India's largest NCD primary care initiative, and discuss learnings and opportunities for partnerships and innovative approaches to expand NCD care in primary care.