SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AS PART OF THE NATIONAL STRATEGIES – THE CASE OF NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AS PART OF THE NATIONAL STRATEGIES – THE CASE OF NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Summary/Abstract: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major global threat to population health. Their impact and consequences undermine social and economic development of both the local community and society as a whole. NCDs today are a leading cause of death in highly and medium developed countries, but even more so in developing countries. They are estimated to be responsible for around 38 million deaths per year, which makes up 68% of all deaths. Recognising NCDs’ significant social, economic and public health effect, and their potential consequences in the event of lacking management of disease epidemic, the world leaders in September 2011 adopted a political declaration that included firm determination to manage the NCD burden. UN member states, in cooperation with WHO, produced a document and undertook obligations regarding the management of NCDs. Management of NCDs is among the basic goals in the WHO European health policy framework “Health 2020”, whereas clear dedication to manage these diseases is also included in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

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