Department of Epidemiology, University Hospital Farhat Hached, Sousse, Tunisia.
East Mediterr Health J. 2011 Jul;17(7):630-2.
Chronic (noncommunicable) diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes mellitus, are a global public health problem that is increasing, particularly in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization, over the period 2006-15, the largest increase in deaths from chronic diseases will occur in the regions of Africa and the Middle East. This article outlines the problems facing theses regions with regard to chronic diseases, and discusses the urgent need for capacity building and community-based programmes in order to enhance regional capability for tackling chronic diseases.
慢性（非传染性）疾病，如心血管疾病、中风、癌症和糖尿病，是一个全球性的公共卫生问题，正在不断加剧，尤其是在发展中国家。根据世界卫生组织的统计，在 2006 年至 2015 年期间，因慢性疾病而死亡的人数将在非洲和中东地区增长最快。本文概述了这些地区在慢性疾病方面所面临的问题，并讨论了加强能力建设和以社区为基础的方案的迫切需要，以提高区域应对慢性疾病的能力。
