Modern approaches to prevention of non-communicable diseases in the state program of healthcare development of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Abstract

Problems of prevention of noncommunicable diseases are relevant for many countries of the world. This is due to the fact that the burden of noncommunicable diseases is growing from year to year, creating new challenges to the health systems of various countries. To address these problems, various programs are being implemented, both defining General prevention strategies across the country, and programs to combat individual risk factors. The article presents an analysis of programs aimed at fighting cancer, implemented in various countries. The essence analysis of the program showed that the main tasks, key priorities and directions of the state program for health development of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Salamatty Kazakhstan” (Healthy Kazakhstan) for 2011–2015 were formed and implemented taking into account the trends of economic, social and demographic development of the country. The usefulness of this complex intersectoral organizational technology for strengthening public health at the national level is shown, and evidence of the effectiveness of the program is provided.

Keywords

• noncommunicable diseases
• prevention
• risk factors
• healthy lifestyle