Three in five people worldwide die of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, lung diseases or cancer - the four main noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
NCDs are extensively researched in the developed world, but often the impact in poorer countries is overlooked. A UN summit last year discussed the growing burden of NCDs and mental health in developing countries.
A subsequent conference reflected on and debated issues from the UN summit, including UK’s role in reducing the problems.
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