Addressing Risks Throughout the Life-cycle to Reduce Non-communicable Disease in Bangladesh (P10-085-19)

The rapidly increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD) constitutes a major public health challenge undermining future social and economic development. Using Bangladesh as a case study, we review gaps in health and nutrition behavior throughout the life-cycle and suggest possible policy and program solutions We utilized a conceptual framework lightly adapted from the WHO Package of Essential Non-communicable Disease Interventions for Primary Health Care in Low Resource Settings. This framework guided the review of secondary literature using peer-reviewed articles and grey literature including reports, policy documents, and policy briefs. Risk factors identified include sub-optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding with caregivers frequently resorting to prepackaged junk food for children, particularly in urban settings. For older children, many schools are unable to…