Today, humanity celebrates the threat of life deteriorating, with higher average longevity, and more positive expectations for the future. What could have been good news has been overshadowed by facts that at the same time pose new problems: Mental health disorders are also on the rise, along with deaths among adolescents and young adults.This is mostly due to suicide, alcohol and drug abuse.
The prestigious magazine The scalpel Recently published its report on Global burden of disease (GBD) based on data from more than 200 countries by 2023, as it did from 1990 to 2021 when Covid became the leading cause of death globally. By 2023, this will rank 20th, giving way to ischemic cardiovascular disease and stroke as the leading causes of death.
The study highlights this Two-thirds of the world’s patients suffer from chronic diseases such as those related to the heart and diabetes, with a noticeable increase in mental health problems.. Incidence rates of non-communicable diseases are rapidly increasing in low- and middle-income countries. They pointed out that the epidemiological shift from infectious diseases to non-communicable diseases should be an urgent cause for concern.
Cooperation between countries and multisectoral alliances has reduced the number of years lost to disability associated with respiratory infections, tuberculosis, undernutrition and infectious diseases. However, the positive trend represents and is threatened by notable variations and risks depending on geographical regions Cuts of more than 50% between 2021 and 2025 in health care reduce, for example, vaccination against preventable diseases.. They mention that World Bank It recognizes 39 countries, 19 of which are Africawhich are considered fragile and conflict-affected, and for this reason are demanding access to basic health service packages. Violence also continues to claim millions of lives.
Regarding the increase in deaths, especially in north america and latin americaare closely related The development of anxiety and depression in youth. Analysis of the causes constitutes a cause for discussion and controversy, while for some they are linked to the effects of the pandemic, digital life, and the use and misuse of technology.
“Mental health needs to be taken seriously on a global level“Mortality and disability, linked to anxiety and depression, showed the largest increases since 2010, with growth of one percent,” the report warns. 63% And a 26% respectively. and Alzheimer’s disease It is one of the 25 causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) behind cirrhosis and chronic liver disease.
This report is the largest post-pandemic epidemiological observatory in the world, monitoring deaths and disability in various countries, with slots by gender, age and location, making it a valuable analysis and planning tool. Hence, this was stated clearly Current health policies are not responding to worrying trends in this area, and countries will have to adapt their health policies and systems to new priorities.. Those who face the greatest risks and are the most difficult to reach face significant barriers. The report highlights that civil society organizations have become essential in the face of budget cuts to reach the most vulnerable groups with health services. For all of this, we witness what they define as “The emerging crisis“It cannot be neglected.
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