Launch of ASSAf Consensus Study on Improved Nutritional Assessment of Micronutrients

Critical Health Challenges in the Spotlight

Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) are of the most critical health challenges facing the global community. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) report on NCDs, lifestyle diseases are by far the leading cause of mortality in the world as compared to AIDS.

NCDs represent over 60% of all deaths, killing more than 36 million people each year. Thistrend is expected to increase with time, as populations become increasingly urbanised and the risk factors caused by environment and lifestyle increase. Read more

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