Abstract
Highlights
- Progress in prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NSD) is lagging behind in many countries.
- A sustainable public health approach is essential for combating NSD.
- All countries need to increase domestic revenues to address NSD.
- NSD should be an integral part of the national framework for sustainable development.
- The world needs the World Health Organization more than ever to respond to public health crises including NSD.