Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs

The Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs is a worldwide strategy to reduce illnesses like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. It encourages countries to improve health policies, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve healthcare services. The plan focuses on preventing risk factors such as unhealthy diets, tobacco use, physical inactivity, and harmful alcohol consumption. By working together, nations aim to lower the number of people affected by these diseases, improve quality of life, and reduce the economic burden on health systems globally.