Name: Khalid hassan althalaby
Health Informatics Technician
Jeddah
Jeddah First Health Cluster
Erada and Mental Health Complex
Name: Turki Abdullah Al-Harbi
Laboratory Technician
Name: hashem ahmed abdullah kholedi
GENERAL PRACTICE
Jeddah
Jeddah First Health Cluster
Erada and Mental Health Complex
Name:Faisal Marzouq Suwaidan Al-Bajjali
laboratory
The Role of Public Health in Preventing NonCommunicable Diseases
Abstract:
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases, represent a major global health burden, responsible for 71% of all deaths worldwide. The growing prevalence of NCDs is influenced by a combination of behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors. Public health strategies aimed at preventing and controlling NCDs have become crucial in reducing their impact. These strategies include promoting healthy lifestyles, addressing social and economic determinants of health, and improving access to healthcare services. The use of digital technologies, such as mobile health applications, wearables, and big data, offers promising solutions for monitoring, prevention, and intervention. Moreover, multi-sectoral interventions, combining efforts from healthcare providers, governments, and communities, are essential for reducing health disparities and ensuring equitable access to health resources. While progress has been made, challenges remain, particularly in low-income regions where access to healthcare and resources is limited. Addressing the root causes of NCDs through policy, education, and technology will be key to improving global health outcomes in the future.
Key words : Public Health , NonCommunicable Diseases
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