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Noncommunicable Diseases Headlines

 Explore the latest public health research and insights about noncommunicable diseases.

Children hold signs and giant paper cigarettes emblazoned with "No Smoking" to raise awareness of the harms caused by tobacco products on World No Tobacco Day. Mumbai, India, May 31, 2022.

Chronic conditions like diabetes are not just killing older people, they're coming for the young. The threat from noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer is real and rising—and now is the time to ensure meaningful youth engagement in the fight against NCDs and their risk factors.

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Noncommunicable Diseases Faculty Experts

Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of noncommunicable diseases? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Joshua Sharfstein
Distinguished Professor of the Practice
Health Policy and Management

Joshua Sharfstein, MD, works to develop and promote public health strategies, healthcare payment approaches, and regulatory policies that advance health and equity.

Elizabeth 'Liz' Selvin
Professor
Epidemiology

Elizabeth Selvin, PhD '04, MPH, leads research at the nexus of epidemiology and clinical practice, focusing on diagnosing and screening for diabetes and prediabetes.