Accelerating actions in primary health care

[Extract] Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality in the Region of the Americas, leading to 6 million deaths in 2021, 2.3 million (38%) of which occurred prematurely in people younger than 70 years (1). The main NCDs are cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, caused by the common risk factors of tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.

Accelerating integration of noncommunicable diseases into primary health care

[Extract] Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), principally cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, are the leading causes of death and disability in the World Health Organization’s Region of the Americas, with an estimated 6 million deaths in 2021, 38% of which were premature, occurring in people younger than 70 years (1). Many of these premature deaths can be avoided with improved access to and quality of primary health care.

Better care for NCDs

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death in the Region of the Americas, leading to 6 million deaths in 2021, 38% of which are premature in people under 70 years of age. The main NCDs are cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases, caused by common risk factors of tobacco, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.

Preparing for ICD-11 transition: lessons from case studies in Argentina and Mexico

Objectives

To explore the early stages of the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11) implementation in Argentina and Mexico, focusing on mortality coding, to identify essential elements and key considerations for successful adoption. 

Methods

Qualitative analysis was conducted using case studies from Argentina and Mexico. Data were collected through interviews, workshops, and document analysis to uncover opportunities, challenges, and strategic decisions in ICD-11 implementation. 

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