5135.0 Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and a new global paradigm for prevention

Wednesday, October 31, 2012: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Oral
This panel would address the major challenges posed by Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs) in terms of morbidity, disability, and mortality) and their impact (financial and on the health system) in different nations. Innovative policies and practices to address the increasing burden of CNCDs would also be highlighted. The presentations will highlight the need for a new orientation towards prevention and realignment of health care resources globally.
Organizer:
Gopal Sankaran, MD, DrPH, MNAMS, CHES
Moderator:
Gopal Sankaran, MD, DrPH, MNAMS, CHES

10:30am
CNCDs in Latin America and the role of Primary Health Care
Elvira Beracochea, MD, MPH
     
10:50am
Non Communicable diseases in the US: An Ongoing Challenge
Padmini Murthy, MD, MPH, MS,CHES
     
11:10am
Chronic Non Communicable Diseases_Working on the Margins: A Canadian Primary Care Perspective
Akshaya Arya, BASc MD CCFP FCFP DLitt
11:30am
Global landscape of CNCDs and the imperative for prevention
Gopal Sankaran, MD, DrPH, CHES

See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.

Organized by: International Health

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

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