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Societal impacts of non communicable diseases
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Societal impacts of non communicable diseases

In this section you will find information on:

  • the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) morbidity and mortality on society
  • the determinants of NCDs among various population groups
  • the cost of NCDs

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Cost of Non-Communicable Diseases in the EU

Depending on the perspective adopted - the cost of disease can be estimated from costs associated with the delivery of healthcare and the non-healthcare costs

EU burden from non-communicable diseases and key risk factors

Burden of disease studies provide the means to measure the impact of morbidity and mortality on populations

Health Inequalities: dietary and physical activity-related determinants

In the European Union, health inequalities exist both between and within countries

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