Epidemic that may kill 388m in 10 years - The Guardian 22nd November 2007

An "epidemic" of health problems such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes will kill about 388 million people worldwide over the next decade unless governments take concerted action, according to a report from public health experts in 55 countries. The group has formulated a list of 20 measures which, if implemented, would help to prevent deaths. The preventable diseases now account for about 60% of deaths worldwide, and 44% of premature deaths. Eight out of 10 of the deaths occur in middle or low income countries.

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