Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the biggest health and development challenges of the 21st century. NCDs primarily include cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. Unintentional and intentional injury, mental heath conditions, and the environment also contribute to the growing number of NCDs in young people.
School Health in Latin America: Intersectoral NCD Prevention and Management – regional workshop report
On December 14 and 15, 2020, NCD Child hosted a virtual regional workshop entitled “School Health in Latin America: Intersectoral NCD Prevention and Management”, in partnership with the Healthy Latin America Coalition (CLAS) and the American Heart Association.
