Caring for Non-communicable Diseases in the Underdeveloped World

A lack of continuity care for non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) is a growing global health problem as the global burden of diseases shifts towards NCDS, according to a collection of Policy Briefs from the NCD Working Group at Johns Hopkins University. The briefs focus on access and adherence to medication for NCDs, which is especially low in areas with poor health infrastructure. Additionally, the quality of many medications for NCDs is lower in low-and middle-income countries, which often lack regulatory systems to control the production and distribution of these drugs. Key recommendations include standardizing treatment protocols, utilizing the private sector, adapting NCD products to under-developed countries, improving business models to improve access, integrate care, and using information and communications technology.

The full report is available here.