“This is why CARICOM Member States are taking new approaches to strengthening public health responses. Initiatives such as Caribbean Moves; HEARTS protocols for hypertension and cardiovascular care; and Mental Health First Aid training for youth leaders and development workers; help to create a culture of exercise, ongoing monitoring, and wellness across the Region.”
Even as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) makes progress in advancing sustainable development, we face the continuing and costly challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes remain the leading causes of illness and death across our Region. Lifestyle factors, such as tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol consumption, erode the health of our people, impede economic growth, and strain our health systems.
While life expectancy continues to increase, people spend more years managing illnesses and a reduced quality of life.
This is why CARICOM Member States are taking new approaches to strengthening public health responses. Initiatives such as Caribbean Moves; HEARTS protocols for hypertension and cardiovascular care; and Mental Health First Aid training for youth leaders and development workers; help to create a culture of exercise, ongoing monitoring, and wellness across the Region. Member States also continue to strengthen the use of applicable laws, fiscal measures, and regulations.
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