Today, humanity celebrates that life expectancy has increased, we have more favorable predictions about the future, and life has become less dangerous. What could be good news is simultaneously overshadowed by realities that create new problems. Mental health disorders are also on the rise, as are mortality rates among adolescents and young adults.mainly caused by suicide, alcohol and drug consumption.
prestigious magazine lancet We recently published the following report global burden of disease (GBD) is based on data from more than 200 countries covering the years 2023 as well as 1990 to 2021, when the coronavirus became the world’s leading cause of death. By 2023, this will rank 20th, with ischemic cardiovascular disease and stroke replacing the leading causes of death.
This study highlights that Two-thirds of the world’s patients suffer from chronic diseases such as heart or diabetes, and mental health problems are on the rise.. The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is rapidly increasing in low- and middle-income countries. They point out that the epidemiological transition from infectious to non-communicable diseases should be a cause for urgent concern.
Cooperation between countries and multisectoral collaboration has made it possible to reduce the number of years lost to respiratory infections, tuberculosis, malnutrition and disability associated with infectious diseases. However, this positive trend has significant differences and risks across geographic regions, including: Between 2021 and 2025, cuts in the medical sector, including vaccinations for preventable diseases, will be reduced by more than 50%.. They say: world bank 39 countries have been recognized, 19 of which are Africaare considered vulnerable and conflict-affected and therefore demand access to a basic health service package. Violence also continues to claim millions of lives.
Especially regarding the increase in the number of deaths, North America and latin americais closely related to. Increase in anxiety and depression among young people. Analysis of the causes is a source of debate and controversy, with some relating it to the effects of the pandemic, digital life, and the use and abuse of technology.
“Mental health needs to be taken more seriously globally‘, the report warns. Deaths and disabilities related to both anxiety and depression showed the biggest increase since 2010, with an increase of one person. 63% and 26% each. and alzheimer’s disease It is one of the 25 causes affecting disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) behind cirrhosis and chronic liver disease.
The report is the world’s largest post-pandemic epidemiological observatory, monitoring mortality and disability across countries, with reporting by gender, age and location, making it a valuable analysis and planning tool. Therefore, it is clearly stated that Current health policies do not keep pace with disturbing trends in this area, and countries will need to adapt their health policies and systems to new priorities.. Those who face the greatest risk and are the most difficult to reach face significant barriers. The report highlights that civil society organizations will be essential in delivering health services to the most vulnerable in the face of budget cuts. Despite all this, we are witnessing what they define as “.new crisis” cannot be ignored.
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