NCDs are the top killers in this Region, claiming over 2.2 million lives in 2012, over 57% of all deaths. The four main NCDs cause over 1.7 million deaths, or 77% of all NCD deaths. Future projections show an alarming increase; the four main NCDs will cause 2.4 million deaths in 2025, unless serious action is taken.
What is the regional burden?
NCDs are the top killers in this Region, claiming over 2.2 million lives in 2012, over 57% of all deaths. The four main NCDs cause over 1.7 million deaths, or 77% of all NCD deaths. Future projections show an alarming increase; the four main NCDs will cause 2.4 million deaths in 2025, unless serious action is taken.