October 08, 2019
Globally, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) - which include
cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers -
represent the leading cause of deaths. Sixty-three per cent (63%) of deaths are
attributable to NCDs, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bearing 86%
of the burden of these premature deaths.
Most of the NCDs-attributable premature deaths are preventable by
addressing NCDs risk factors, which include tobacco use, unhealthy diet,
physical inactivity, and the harmful use of alcoho. Cost-effective interventions to reduce impact of NCDs are widely
available, and their implementation can avert millions premature death and
prevent economic losses, which have been estimate to account for USD 7
trillion over the timeframe 2015-2030.
In line with the global trends, Jordan is increasingly affected by a
significant epidemiological transition towards NCDs, which accounts for 76% of
deaths and represent the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among
Jordanians. Namely, cardiovascular diseases have been estimated as the leading
cause of mortality (35%), followed by cancers (15%), diabetes (7%), and chronic
respiratory diseases (3%).
The survey flow consists of:
·
Step 1 and Step 2, which will be
conducted at the first visit to participants;
·
Step 3, which will be conducted in the
morning following the interview in the household.
·
Up to 2 visits to the selected household
will be made in order to collected the blood and urine sample.