Regional targets

The regional target is a 2% annual reduction, over and above current trends in the global burden of disease due to the major chronic noncommunicable conditions, measured in disability-adjusted life years.

In order to achieve this target, the programmes is focusing on:

• advocating increased commitment and action;
• providing assistance for the collection, analysis and use of data on the magnitude, causes and consequences of chronic noncommunicable conditions;
• developing technical guidance and training materials;
• supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and programmes for prevention, management and rehabilitation in respect of the conditions and disorders concerned;
• assessing and strengthening health and other systems in order to enhance prevention and management and to provide services, including rehabilitation;
• building and supporting networks and partnerships with governmental and nongovernmental organizations, other United Nations and international agencies, professional and consumer/family groups, the private sector and the media.