联合国举行非传染性疾病及心理健康高级别会议

Core Points - The fourth United Nations high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases and mental health was held on September 25, 2023, in New York, but a political declaration on non-communicable disease prevention was not adopted due to opposition from a few member states [1] - The political declaration draft aimed for a "five-year three 150 million" target, which includes reducing the smoking population by 150 million, increasing the number of people with controlled hypertension by 150 million, and increasing access to mental health treatment for 150 million people by 2030 [1] - The UN Secretary-General emphasized the significant challenges posed by non-communicable diseases and mental health issues to public health and development, urging countries to take action to strengthen healthcare, change lifestyles, promote mental health treatment, and provide adequate funding [1] Economic Impact - Nearly three-quarters of deaths caused by non-communicable diseases occur in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the inequality in treatment for mental health issues [2] - The estimated economic loss from non-communicable diseases from 2011 to 2030 is projected to be $30 trillion, while the costs and productivity losses associated with mental health issues are expected to reach $16 trillion [2] - The WHO Director-General emphasized that non-communicable diseases and mental health issues are preventable and treatable, but there is a lack of commitment, speed of action, and scale in addressing these challenges [2]