In accordance with the WHO definition, Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. In an interconnected world, it is now more essential than ever to imagine and implement a new systemic vision that focuses on how humans can live healthier lives while prospering sustainably and in harmony with planet Earth. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are major causes of morbidity and mortality globally. These NCDs which are chronic in nature and occur as a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. Cancers, metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases (such as hypertension, stroke and congestive heart failure) are among the most common NCDs globally. Previously, epidemiological data showed a greater burden of NCDs in countries with developed economies , however, over time the disease trends have been rising among countries with developing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa such as Kenya. Because of the rising burden of NCDs in Kenya alongside other countries within Sub-Saharan Africa, there is need to determine their social predictors, and how these predictors could also influence other health indicators and quality of life of the affected individuals.
Secondo la definizione dell'OMS, la salute è uno stato di completo benessere fisico, mentale e sociale e non solo assenza di malattia o infermità. In un mondo interconnesso, è ora più che mai essenziale immaginare e attuare una nuova visione sistemica che si concentri su come gli esseri umani possano vivere in modo più sano, prosperando in modo sostenibile e in armonia con il pianeta Terra. Le malattie non trasmissibili (MCNT) sono le principali cause di morbilità e mortalità a livello globale. Queste MCNT sono di natura cronica e si manifestano come una combinazione di fattori genetici, fisiologici, ambientali e comportamentali. I tumori, i disturbi metabolici e le malattie cardiovascolari (come l'ipertensione, l'ictus e l'insufficienza cardiaca) sono tra le MCNT più comuni a livello globale. In passato, i dati epidemiologici mostravano un carico maggiore di MCNT nei Paesi con economie sviluppate, ma nel tempo le tendenze della malattia sono aumentate tra i Paesi con economie in via di sviluppo dell'Africa subsahariana, come il Kenya. A causa dell'aumento del peso delle MCNT in Kenya e in altri Paesi dell'Africa subsahariana, è necessario determinare i predittori sociali e il modo in cui questi potrebbero influenzare anche altri indicatori di salute e la qualità della vita degli individui colpiti.
International cooperation for development: a shared global vision integrating health, lifestyles and anthropology
DI ROSARIO, GIANLUCA
2025
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In accordance with the WHO definition, Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. In an interconnected world, it is now more essential than ever to imagine and implement a new systemic vision that focuses on how humans can live healthier lives while prospering sustainably and in harmony with planet Earth. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are major causes of morbidity and mortality globally. These NCDs which are chronic in nature and occur as a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. Cancers, metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases (such as hypertension, stroke and congestive heart failure) are among the most common NCDs globally. Previously, epidemiological data showed a greater burden of NCDs in countries with developed economies , however, over time the disease trends have been rising among countries with developing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa such as Kenya. Because of the rising burden of NCDs in Kenya alongside other countries within Sub-Saharan Africa, there is need to determine their social predictors, and how these predictors could also influence other health indicators and quality of life of the affected individuals.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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