Social determinants and non-communicable diseases: time for integrated action Evidence is increasing that, in low income countries, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will increasingly follow the social gradient seen in middle and high income countriesGlobal evidence suggests that social determinants of health account for a major part of the distribution of disability and mortality from NCDsTo achieve long term progress on NCD prevention, a whole system approach is needed that tackles the causes of the causes of NCDs and takes a life course approach to tackling social inequalities.
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