NCDs and ageing

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At the same time, many countries’ populations are growing older. Inevitably, all countries will face an ageing population- it is just a matter of time.</p><p><strong>We will support countries to:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Measure and analyse changes</strong> in disease patterns and lifestyles.</li><li><strong>Reduce the risk factors</strong> that can lead to NCDs, like tobacco, excessive alcohol consumption and unhealthy diets.</li><li><strong>Orient health systems towards services that focus on people</strong> and 'accompany' them through their life and their changing needs.</li></ul><p>We want a Region where NCDs are prevented, and mental health and wellbeing is promoted. We need primary health care and other health services that better manage NCDs and mental health conditions and keep people well. This means building health systems and social services that support all people to live long, healthy, productive lives.  </p><p>Learn more about how we are working with countries to tackle NCDs and ageing in <em></em><a href="/publications/i/item/WPR-2020-RDO-001">For the Future</a><em>. </em><em></em></p><p class="no-margin"><em> </em></p><div id="ritekit-alerts"></div><div id="ritekit-alerts"></div><div id="ritekit-alerts"></div><div id="ritekit-alerts"></div><div id="ritekit-alerts"></div></div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C002_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="section-heading"> <h1>Key facts</h1> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><ul><li><strong>NCDs are the Region’s biggest killers</strong>, responsible for 86% of deaths. </li><li>NCDs are <strong>a significant burden on national economies.</strong></li><li><strong>More than 100 million people suffer from mental health disorders</strong> in the Region.</li><li><strong>Older people are the fastest growing age group </strong>in our Region.  Many older people are living with chronic conditions, including NCDs.</li></ul><div id="ritekit-alerts"></div></div> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><div id="ritekit-alerts"></div><br /></div> </div> <div class="section-heading"> <h2>Related links</h2> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><div class="arrowed-link"><a href="/westernpacific/health-topics/noncommunicable-diseases">Noncommunicable diseases</a></div><div class="arrowed-link"><a href="/westernpacific/health-topics/ageing" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Ageing and health</a></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C023_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C024_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" 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