Lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is correlated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, there needs to be more research regarding the illnesses and predictions that substantially influence patients' HRQoL nuanced interaction between comorbidities HRQoL. In conclusion, this study demonstrates treating insomnia, co-occurring mental disorders, alcohol use may enhance (QOL) peopl...

Abstract Introduction The numerous health benefits of physical activity (PA) for people with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are well-documented. In Germany, there limited data on whether adults NCDs fulfill health-oriented PA recommendations. This study describes the prevalence meeting recommendations among select NCDs. Method Based national representative GEDA-2014/2015-EHIS ( N = 24,016), s...

Lencucha and Thow have highlighted the way in which neo-liberalism is enshrined within institutional mechanisms and conditions the policy environment to shape public policy on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). They critique the strong (but important) focus of public health policy research on corporate interests and influence over NCD policy, and point toward neo-liberal...

BACKGROUND Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major global health problem of the 21 stcentury. They are now the world's leading cause of disease burden and high mortality. An even more alarming health problem is when depression coexists with chronic NCDs, as is frequently the case. Management of this co-morbidity with collaborative care has become a global topic of interest, with th...

Abstract Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as a public health issue of concern in Nigeria. The massive increase tobacco use amongst different population groups is common NCDs risk factor. To this effect, the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) was enacted following WHO Framework Convention on (FCTC). This article conducts policy agenda-setting analysis NTCA using Kingdon’s multiple ...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to describe the extent of self-reported non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) recipients in Kagera region in Tanzania and their effect on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This study was conducted 2 years after HAART administration was started in Kagera region. METHODS The SF-36 questionnaire was used t...

INTRODUCTION Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana have caused significant illness and death in Ghana for many years. Yet, until recently, they have been neglected and not considered a health priority. This paper reviews the national policy and programme response to chronic NCDs over the period 1992 to 2009. METHODS Unpublished reports, documents, relevant files of the Ghana Healt...

The post-2015 development agenda will build on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in which health is a core component. This agenda will focus on human development, incorporate the components of the Millennium Declaration, and will be made sustainable by support from the social, economic, and environmental domains of activity, represented graphically as the strands of a triple helix. The a...

OBJECTIVE To estimate the total economic burden of physical inactivity in China. METHOD The costs of physical inactivity combine the medical and non-medical costs of five major Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) associated with inactivity. The national data from the Chinese Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance Surveys (2007) and the National Health Service Survey (2003) are used to compute popu...