Non-communicable diseases and humanitarian settings
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) have entered humanitarian settings for the long term as protracted crises in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) have become the norm.
Global successes in some areas of public health and economic development have led to increased longevity and NCD risk, in part due to unhealthy lifestyle influences. NCD prevalence has increased, with progressive severity and disability regardless of income level, and with additional negative effects on concurrent infections such as HIV, tuberculosis, and some neglected tropical diseases. The growing NCD burden is increasing poverty associated inequity across countries.
About 74% of total deaths worldwide are NCD-related; 77% of these occur in LMIC. 80% of NCD deaths are premature (occurring before age 70 years); 86% of premature deaths occur in LMIC.
