UK Government Publishes Landmark Report Centered on Quality of Life for Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers

The report, which was conducted by the National Audit Office, found the patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis were on average not being diagnosed quickly enough.  In the UK it is estimated that the total economic impact of the disease stands around £1.8bn (US$3.0bn).  The study went on to say that if just an additional 10% [...]

Cancer, cardiovascular and other Type 1 diseases will cause over three quarters of all deaths by 2030

Drug Policy Monitor Newsletter
October 29, 2008
The global burden of disease is shifting from infectious diseases to non-communicable diseases, according to a recent report from the World Health Organization [1].  As populations age in middle- and low-income countries over the next 25 years, the proportion of deaths due to non-communicable diseases will rise significantly.  This [...]