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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for global action to reduce deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promote mental health and well-being.
As stated in the Secretary-General's speech, delivered at the High-Level Meeting on NCDs by his Deputy, Amina Mohamed, the world is behind schedule in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of reducing premature mortality from NCDs by a third by 2030.
According to A. Guterres, the costs are enormous – human suffering and reduced life expectancy, as well as reduced productivity, overburdened health systems and deepening inequality.
Every two seconds, someone under 70 dies from a non-communicable disease. Last year alone, NCDs, the leading cause of death globally, claimed the lives of more than 43 million people of all ages. Mental disorders affect more than 1 billion people worldwide, and suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young people. The UN Secretary-General noted that approximately 2.8 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet.
"These figures are more than just statistics. They reflect reduced life expectancy, loss of livelihoods, and stunted community development. They remind us that NCDs and mental disorders are among the most serious public health and development challenges of our time," he said.
A. Guterres called on countries to strengthen primary health care as the foundation of universal health coverage; to address the social, economic, and environmental determinants, as well as the market forces that shape people's lives; to strengthen mental health and psychosocial care in humanitarian settings; to ensure sustainable financing; to place people living with NCDs and mental health conditions at the center of these efforts; and to deliver on their promises.
"Let's commit to prevention, equity, and accelerated action. Together, we can transform lives, secure livelihoods, and deliver on our promise of health and well-being for all," said Guterres.
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