About this Research Topic
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Multiple studies reported that NCDs cause international health burdens because of high-rate of morbidity, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and premature mortality. The World Health Organization revealed that high-level tobacco, alcohol, and junk-food (containing saturated and trans-fatty acid, salt, sugar) intake, low fruit and vegetable consumption, obesity, deskbound work ensuring physical idleness, and high blood pressure are the most critical risk aspects for NCDs. These risk factors are often considered modifiable risk factors. United Nations planned to monitor and reduce premature death due to NCDs globally as their principal organizational Agenda by 2030.
Diet-related NCDs are on the rise in LMICs and begin to be the leading cause of mortality. Currently, LMICs policy planning regarding reducing NCDs through reduction of salt intake, processed food, and promoting increased physical activity and healthy food, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, found to be inadequate. LMICs need to develop policy planning urgently to combat NCDs-related issues. The policy should promote inter and intra-sectoral collaboration and coordination among all health stakeholders. Thereby saving human life, reducing DALYs, and improving quality of life.
This Research Topic welcomes articles on nutritional/dietary roles in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with a focus on Low and Middle-Income Countries. Articles should be focused but not limited to:
- dietary intervention observational and epidemiological studies
- prevention, diagnosis, treatment of diet related non-communicable diseases
- management of diet related non-communicable diseases at the primary health care (PHC) level
- strengthening the PHC of the national health care system
- policies and regulations related to nutrition/food intake and public health
Diet-related NCDs are on the rise in LMICs and begin to be the leading cause of mortality. Currently, LMICs policy planning regarding reducing NCDs through reduction of salt intake, processed food, and promoting increased physical activity and healthy food, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, found to be inadequate. LMICs need to develop policy planning urgently to combat NCDs-related issues. The policy should promote inter and intra-sectoral collaboration and coordination among all health stakeholders. Thereby saving human life, reducing DALYs, and improving quality of life.
This Research Topic welcomes articles on nutritional/dietary roles in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with a focus on Low and Middle-Income Countries. Articles should be focused but not limited to:
- dietary intervention observational and epidemiological studies
- prevention, diagnosis, treatment of diet related non-communicable diseases
- management of diet related non-communicable diseases at the primary health care (PHC) level
- strengthening the PHC of the national health care system
- policies and regulations related to nutrition/food intake and public health
Keywords: contribution, function, non-communicable diseases, NCDs, noninfectious health condition, LMICs, Developing Nations, Emerging Economies, diet quality, double burden
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