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Browsing: non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Today’s indicator figure is 12%.
12% of what?
The East African pharmaceuticals market is expected to grow 12% per year over the next five to ten years according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The majority of this growth will be due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, dementia, osteoporosis, cataracts, diabetes, cancer, and other similar ailments.
How do the rates of NCDs in the EAC compare to other regions of the world?
The rates of NCDs in the EAC are approaching the rates found in developed economies such as North America and Europe. They have not matched them yet but the growth seen in recent years indicates that they will soon.
Are the rates of NCDs in the EAC increasing or decreasing?
NCDs are increasing universally throughout the EAC. Increased urbanization, tied with economic development, is usually seen with …