Tackling the burden of NCDs in Sri Lanka: the Way Forward

dc.contributor.author	Kumarapeli, V.
dc.date.accessioned	2024-12-13T04:20:53Z
dc.date.available	2024-12-13T04:20:53Z
dc.date.issued	2020
dc.identifier.citation	Kumarapeli, V. (2020). Tackling the burden of NCDs in Sri Lanka: the Way Forward. Colombo Medical Congress 2020, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/7495
dc.description.abstract	Non-communicable diseases (NCD) being the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Sri Lanka, the national target is to reduce premature mortality due to NCD by one third by 2030, through reducing their common risk factors, and providing integrated screening and treatment services. Having a common platform by linking the Ministry of Health and other government agencies for relevant aggregate data i.e. Education, Agriculture, coupled with periodic surveys is essential in monitoring morbidity and social determinants of NCD. The coverage and quality of mortality due to NCD should be strengthened by linking with Registrar Generals Department and private sector healthcare providers.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo	en_US
dc.subject	Non-communicable diseases	en_US
dc.subject	Sri Lanka	en_US
dc.title	Tackling the burden of NCDs in Sri Lanka: the Way Forward	en_US
dc.type	Other	en_US