Low-Status and Immigrants: A Call for Inclusion in the 25x25 Global Initiative

Authors: Cabieses B

DOI: 10.23880/phoa-16000114

Volume 1, Issue 2

Abstract

The 2013–20 World Health Organization (WHO) Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NonCommunicable Diseases (NCDs) targets seven major risk factors, comprising the harmful use of alcohol, current tobacco use, raised blood pressure, intake of salt or sodium, insufficient physical activity, diabetes, and obesity. These are known as the 25 × 25 risk factors, with the aim of reducing premature mortality from NCDs by 25% by 2025 [1]. This plan is extremely relevant an urgent to population health in most countries, as it could significantly reduce premature death and promote economic growth, human development and wellbeing. However, it needs further attention to socioeconomic position and international migration as additional key risk factors to human health. 

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