Presenter: Tadeusz Hawrot, EFNA Senior Policy Advisor
Duration: 22 mins
Sections: 3
In the final module of this series we will discuss the importance of advocating for the inclusion of neurological conditions in global and European frameworks addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
This module will help you to understand what NCDs are and why they are a priority. We’ll explore where neurology fits within NCDs and why it is important to advocate for full inclusion of neurological conditions in NCD public policies.
Sources / further reading:
- Slide 5
- Slide 6
- Burden of brain disorders in Europe in 2017 and comparison with other non-communicable disease groups Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
- Slide 9
- The economic cost of brain disorders in Europe European Journal of Neurology
- Cancer : Economic burden of cancer across the European Union: a population-based cost analysis (2009)
- CVD : European Cardiovascular Disease Statistics (2012)
- Diabetes : Economic Impact of Diabetes (2010)
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- Slide 12
- Slide 15
- Slide 16
- Implementation roadmap 2023–2030 for the Global action plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013–2030
- Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: overview
- NCD Countdown 2030: efficient pathways and strategic investments to accelerate progress towards the SDG 3.4
- Draft Updated Appendix 3 of the WHO Global NCD action plan
- WHO framework for meaningful engagement of people living with noncommunicable diseases, and mental health and neurological conditions
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- Slide 19
- Slide 20
- Slide 21