Strengthening primary health-care services to help prevent and control long-term (Chronic) non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries

Haque, Mainul and Islam, Tariqul and A. Rahman, Nor Azlina and McKimm, Judy and Abdullah, Adnan and Dhingra, Sameer (2020) Strengthening primary health-care services to help prevent and control long-term (Chronic) non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 13. pp. 409-426. ISSN 1179-1594

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Abstract

The prevalence of long-term (chronic) non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing globally due to an ageing global population, urbanization, changes in lifestyles, and inequitable access to healthcare. Although previously more common in high- and upper-middle-income countries, lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) are more affected, with NCDs in LMICs currently accounting for 85- 90% of premature deaths among 30- 69 years old. NCDs have both high morbidity and mortality and high treatment costs, not only for the diseases themselves but also for their complications. Primary health care (PHC) services are a vital component in the prevention and control of long-term NCDs, particularly in LMICs, where the health infrastructure and hospital services may be under strain. Drawing from published studies, this review analyses how PHC services can be utilized and strengthened to help prevent and control long-term NCDs in LMICs. The review finds that a PHC service approach, which deals with health in a comprehensive way, including the promotion, prevention, and control of diseases, can be useful in both high and low resource settings. Further, a PHC based approach also provides opportunities for communities to better access appropriate healthcare, which ensures more significant equity, efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and timeliness, empowers service users, and helps healthcare providers to achieve better health outcomes at lower costs.

Item Type:	Article (Review)
Additional Information:	5509/82334
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Chronic, Control, LMICs, Long-term conditions, Lower-middle-income countries, NCDs, Non-communicable diseases, PHC, Prevention, Primary health care
Subjects:	K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP490 Furūʻ al-fiqh. Substantive law. Branches of law. > KBP3075 Public health Q Science > Q Science (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA644.3 Chronic and Noninfectious Diseases and Public Health
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Nor Azlina A Rahman
Date Deposited:	21 Aug 2020 09:25
Last Modified:	30 Jun 2022 10:32
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/82334

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