Dossier 2018/04 chronic diseases

Non-communicable diseases

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Air pollution and traffic congestion keep people from exercising: a crossing in central Delhi.
Our view
– by Hans Dembowski

Trapped in a vicious cycle

Since the global spread of non-communicable diseases not only results from longer life-expectancies, social disparities must be tackled
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High blood pressure
– by Damilola Oyedele

A social divide

In Nigeria, the poor tend to ignore the early symptoms of hypertension that must be taken seriously
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Non-communicable diseases
– by Hedwig Diekwisch

A global problem

In order for health alliances to succeed, they must avoid conflicts of interest between NGOs and the pharmaceutical industry
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Disease prevention
– by Alejandro Calvillo, Sonja Peteranderl

Sugar crisis in Mexico

In Mexico, a consumer protection organisation campaigns against the food lobby and fights for sensible health policies
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Cancer
– by Karim Okanla

Unaffordable treatment

Because of poverty, fear, ignorance and taboos, cancer is normally diagnosed late in Benin
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Hypertension
– by Sandip Chattopadhyay

Silent killer

Managing life with hypertension is difficult in India, even if one can afford private health care
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Public health
– by Karim Okanla

A daunting challenge

In fighting cancer, awareness raising is an important first step
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Preventive action
– by Hans Dembowski

Employers’ strategic advantage

A “call to action” urges employers in low- and middle-income countries to promote healthy lifestyles in the workplace
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