The noncommunicable disease in Moldova represent the main cause of death – about 89% of the deaths registered nationwide. Last year, the diseases of the circulatory system accounted for 58.5% of the deaths, tumors for 16.8%, chronic diseases of the digestive system for 8.9% etc. The data were presented by the National Public Health Agency in connection with the Global Week for Action on NCDs that is marked during September 7-13, IPN reports.
According to the Agency, the high prevalence of arterial hypertension (45%) and obesity (24%) are a major problem, but in most of the cases these states can be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle. It is anticipated that with the aging of the population, the burden of noncommunicable diseases will rise.
The annual campaign of the Global Week for Action on NCDs is staged for the third consecutive year to draw the states’ attention to the necessity of preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases.
NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes mellitus, are primarily determined by five modifiable risk factors, such as tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, harmful use of alcohol and air pollution.
Noncommunicable diseases kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Each year, 15 million people die from a NCD between the ages of 30 and 69 years; over 85% of these "premature" deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
