Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) killed over 43 million people in 2021, equivalent to three-quarters of all non-pandemic-related deaths globally. About 18 million NCD deaths were among people younger than 70 years of age – more than all injuries, infections including COVID-19, and maternal and nutritional causes of death combined. 82% of these "premature" deaths occur in low- and middle ...

Sep 19, 2023 · Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions. More than four out of five CVD deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes, and one third of these deaths ...

May 10, 2022 · The principle of a cause of death and an underlying cause of death can be applied uniformly by using the medical certification form recommended by the World Health Assembly. It is the responsibility of the medical practitioner signing the death certificate to indicate which morbid conditions led directly to death and to state any antecedent conditions giving rise to the underlying cause of ...

Jul 13, 2020 · The HEARTS technical package provides a strategic approach to improving cardiovascular health in countries. It comprises six modules and an implementation guide. This package supports ministries of health to strengthen CVD management in primary health care settings. The practical, step-by-step modules are supported by an overarching technical document that provides a rationale and framework ...

Verbal autopsy (VA) is a method used to determine the cause of death through interviews with the deceased person's next of kin or caregivers. These interviews involve a standardized questionnaire to gather details on symptoms, medical history, and the circumstances leading to death. Healthcare professionals or algorithms then analyze this information to identify the likely cause of death. The ...

Dec 13, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on road traffic injuries providing key facts and information on who is at risk, drink driving, motor cycle helmets, seat belts and child restraints, and WHO response.