https://x.com/healthlabrw/status/1878459641648099802?t=Tib3YkoeftSjqfJWugyC-g&s=19 📝 *Promoting inclusive and healthy longevity* By 2050, at least a third of the global population will be over 60. This has led to the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, respiratory and heart conditions, cancers and depression, which are now the leading cause of death globally. Countries must act immediately to contend with this trend, ensuring effective prevention and control of non-communicable and chronic diseases that affect millions around the world. Equity must be at the core of all initiatives to tackle these diseases. Evidence shows that the poorest are most vulnerable to NCDs due to higher rates of smoking, alcohol use, obesity, and limited access to affordable, quality health care. In low- and middle-income country, for example, NCDs already account for over 70 percent of deaths and a significant share of disabilities. Their impact creates intergenerational traps of poverty that affect the prospects of entire families, including children’s futures. *Read more;*👉 https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/how-to-unlock-the-power-of-healthy-longevity?cid=HNP_TT_health_EN_EXT 👉 *NCDs in developing countries Continues being the serious issue* 👈