#UHCDAY Keep The Promise.... 70% of NCDs Adult deaths are linked to risk factors that starts in adolescence
“ Seventy percent of the preventable adult deaths from NCDs are linked to risk factors that start in adolescence, providing a key opportunity for prevention.” Wh at are NCDs? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) in children can be congenital or acquired. Globally, 13.9 million children are a ff ected by CVD. Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common chronic heart disease in children. Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents worldwide. Existing data suggests close to 6 million children had cancer in 2017. This may be an underestimate as many countries do not have adequate surveillance systems for childhood cancer. Chronic respiratory disorders (CRDs), including asthma, respiratory allergies and lung diseases, are a major source of disability in children. More than 108 million children in 2017 were a ff ected by CRDs. Children with CRD often experience high rates of hospitalization. Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot ...