Burden of non-communicable diseases in Cyprus, 1990–2017: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2017 study

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for over 90% of all deaths in the Cypriot population, 2018. However, a detailed and comprehensive overview impact NCDs on population health Cyprus period 1990 to 2017, expressed disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), is currently not available. Knowledge about drivers changes NCD DALYs time paramount identify priorities prevention guide evidence-based decision making. The objectives this paper were to: 1) assess burden terms lost (YLLs), lived with disability (YLDs), 2) 28-year main these changes. Methods We performed secondary database descriptive study using Global Burden Disease (GBD) 2017 results from 2017. calculated percentage change age-standardized DALY rates between decomposed trends causes death that change. Results In 83% (15,129 per 100,000; 12,809 17,707 95%UI) total due NCDs. major contributors cardiovascular (16.5%), neoplasms (16.3%), musculoskeletal disorders (15.6%). Between decreased by 23%. For both males females, largest decreases observed ischemic heart disease stroke. males, increases pancreatic cancer, drug use disorders, acne vulgaris, whereas females psoriasis eating disorders. Conclusion Despite decrease are still public challenge. Implementation interventions early detection screening programmes modifiable risk factors needed reduce occurrence exacerbation leading population.