Communicating NCDs to a mass audience - myths and facts Myth: Fact:
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UCL PUBLIC POLICY Catherine Stevenson UCL Science and Technology Studies Sarah Chaytor Head of Public Policy Office of the UCL Vice-Provost (Research) s.chaytor@ucl.ac.uk Communicating NCDs to a mass audience myths and facts Myth: NCDs are the diseases of tomorrow Fact: NCDs currently result in 63% of global deaths – they are already a major health issue. Myth: Only affects high income countries Fact: More than 80% of disease occurs in the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities. Myth: They are diseases of ageing Fact: Now seeing early onset diabetes related to genetic factors Myth: They are diseases of laziness Fact: Linked to social determinants of health such as education, employment, urban planning UCL PUBLIC POLICY Catherine Stevenson UCL Science and Technology Studies Sarah Chaytor Head of Public Policy Office of the UCL Vice-Provost (Research) s.chaytor@ucl.ac.uk Communicating NCDs to a mass audience myths and facts Myth: NCDs are the diseases of tomorrow Fact: NCDs currently result in 63% of global deaths – they are already a major health issue. Myth: Only affects high income countries Fact: More than 80% of disease occurs in the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities. Myth: They are diseases of ageing Fact: Now seeing early onset diabetes related to genetic factors Myth: They are diseases of laziness Fact: Linked to social determinants of health such as education, employment, urban planning
