Communicable Diseases and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Much research has been done on Communicable Diseases and NCDs and there are lot more to do in future, especially in LMICs (Low-Middle income countries) like Bangladesh. NCDs like cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes are major concerns along with communicable diseases. This area will explore the epidemiological aspects of communicable and non-communicable diseases and the relationship among other underlying factors like socio-demographic, environmental, nutritional etc. to identify barriers and challenges to prevent the incidence and reduce the prevalence of emerging diseases for implementing sustainable intervention programs to combat with double and triple burden of diseases.

INTEREST(S)

Reproductive HealthMaternal and child healthNutritionInfectious diseasesNon-Communicable DiseasesEpidemiologyHealth Services and healthcare system

MODERATOR

DR. IFFAT TASNIM HAQUE

VISION

Protecting the community through sustainable development and reducing the inequalities in health and well-being aligns with SDGs 3 and 10

MISSION

To improve the health and well-being of the community through identifying and reducing the risk factors and challenges in communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs)