Browsing by Author "Hospedales, J"

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    Country actions to meet UN commitments on non-communicable diseases: a stepwise approach
    (LANCET, 2013) Bonita, R; Magnusson, R; Bovet, P; Zhao, D; Malta, DC; Geneau, R; Suh, I; Thankappan, KR; McKee, M; Hospedales, J; de Courten, M; Capewell, S; Beaglehole, R
    Strong leadership from heads of state is needed to meet national commitments to the UN political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and to achieve the goal of a 25% reduction in premature NCD mortality by 2025 (the 25 by 25 goal). A simple, phased, national response to the political declaration is suggested, with three key steps: planning, implementation, and accountability. Planning entails mobilisation of a multisectoral response to develop and support the national action plan, and to build human, financial, and regulatory capacity for change. Implementation of a few priority and feasible cost-effective interventions for the prevention and treatment of NCDs will achieve the 25 by 25 goal and will need only few additional financial resources. Accountability incorporates three dimensions: monitoring of progress, reviewing of progress, and appropriate responses to accelerate progress. A national NCD commission or equivalent, which is independent of government, is needed to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are held accountable for the UN commitments to NCDs.
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    Lancet NCD Action Group. Country actions to meet UN commitments on non-communicable diseases: a stepwise approach.
    (Lancet, 2013-02) Bonita, R; Magnusson, R; Bovet, P; Zhao, D; Malta, DC; Geneau, R; Suh, I; Thankappan, KR; McKee, M; Hospedales, J; de Courten, M; Capewell, S; Beaglehole, R