The GLI non-communicable disease prevention program in Uganda addresses hypertension and diabetes in rural areas.
GLIx GRC Cost Effectiveness Prepared for the Global Livingston Institute
Research Team: Nikhil Srivastava (Project Lead), Ron Batra (Consultant), Ashleigh Huang (Consultant), Stephen Thomas (Consultant), Prableen Kaur (Consultant), Shruti Ramkumar (Consultant)
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This is an important challenge to address as:
Recent decline in poverty and a rise in economic prosperity over the last two decades has led to changes in societal cultures and occupations, resulting in a more sedentary lifestyle.
Many Ugandans are further at risk of NCDs due to alcohol consumption, high blood pressure, tobacco use, and obesity.
Historically there has been minimal government assistance and expenditure on health care.
These contribute to high levels of NCDs in various regions throughout the country, with exposure ranging between 20%-50% depending on the population subset (Harvard Public Health Review).
