South Asia Faces Rise In Costly Aging Diseases, World Bank Says
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
South Asian nations face an increase in the number of diseases connected with increased life expectancy that could cost as much as 10% of their gross domestic product
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South Asian nations face an increase in the number of diseases connected with increased life expectancy that could cost as much as 10% of their gross domestic product. The World Bank issued a report saying non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and heart problems account for half the diseases in an area usually used to infectious ones. The report covering Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka said each faces an aging population without the wherewithal to reduce the cost of treatment. (Click here for more) "Wiping Out Chronic Diseases May Add Up To 10 %To South Asian GDP" - Bloomberg (U.S.) (2/9/11) |