The world is undergoing a major health pivot as the majority of premature deaths swing from being caused by disease to being the result of 'metabolism-related risk factors' (high blood sugar & fat levels) which cause illnesses like heart disease, diabetes & cancer.
As health systems are already dealing with the results of ageing populations, this re-emphasises the urgent need for investment in public health & preventative policies.
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data: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation/FT
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