More people are killed by hypertension, diabetes, and stroke than by infectious diseases, therefore they should receive global funding.

Every year, 41 million people die from noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems. That represents more than 70% of all deaths worldwide. African nations, as well as other low- and middle-income nations, account for the majority (77%) of these fatalities. These illnesses are now more common than infectious diseases. Before the age of 40, 67% of deaths occur. Noncommunicable illnesses cost people a lot of ....