NCDs are the leading cause of death in almost every region of the world, and place a huge burden on individuals, families and societies. Humanitarian settings have a negative effect on the levels of disease, and the possibility of treatment. The importance of NCDs in global health is acknowledged by their inclusion in the Sustainable Development Goals, which call for a reduction of a third in premature mortality from NCDs by 2030. However, NCDs have until recently received little attention in humanitarian settings, leaving prevention, care and treatment needs largely unaddressed among some of the most vulnerable populations. According to the World Health Organization, 70 percent of global deaths are due to NCDs. The four main disease groups which cause the greatest number of deaths are cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (including asthma).
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Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Module 1: Why is it important?
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 57 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Module - What is being done?
6 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 36 min), 9 readings, 3 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Module: Challenges and Opportunities
5 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 32 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS
by IHApr 8, 2020
Really interesting and great real life examples and case studies.
Nice mix of readings to broaden knowledge.
by SSDec 26, 2020
It is a very comprehensive course and the presenter/ instructor who are experts in their fields.
by NSMay 18, 2021
So valuable course and great learning opportunity- really recommended and to review again for info refresh
by BAOct 17, 2019
This course is incredibly interesting and well structured
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