Noncommunicable diseases: a silent epidemic in occupied palestine: results from the world health organization STEPS survey 2022
The prevalence of risk factors for NCDs was notably high in oPt. These results underscore the urgent need for interventions to reduce the imminent burden of NCDs within this vulnerable population. The worsening crisis in Gaza demands immediate action. Unified and decisive global efforts are essential to halt the war in Gaza, secure a permanent ceasefire, and ensure access to humanitarian aid. While rebuilding the healthcare system will be a long-term undertaking, empowering local professionals, investing in essential infrastructure, and providing sustained support can offer renewed hope to patients with NCDs.
Authors
- Salwa Massad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2694-6633)
- Richard Peeperkorn
- Mervett Isbeih (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2959-6368)
- Shannon Barkley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8216-9453)
- Sally Issawi
- Heba Fouad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7910-3501)
- Khalid Abu Saman
- Patricia Rarau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0795-4686)
- Marwa Mustafa Owess (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6389-9517)
- Stefan Savin
- Nancy Falah
Institutions
- World Health Organization - Pakistan (PK)
- World Health Organization (CH)
- World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23880-0
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.76
Funders
- World Health Organization