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Review Papers | Public Health | India | Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024 | Rating: 4.9 / 10

The Role of Primary Health Workers in Early Detection and Management of Non - Communicable Diseases

Shivani Anand

Abstract: Non - communicable diseases are a growing global concern, posing a significant threat to individuals? health and healthcare systems, particularly in low - and middle - income countries. Primary healthcare workers play an essential role in the early detection and management of these diseases, serving as the cornerstone of effective and sustainable health interventions. This article examines the critical contributions PHWs make in combatting NCDs through community - based strategies, patient education, continuous monitoring, and health promotion.

Keywords: Non - Communicable Diseases, Primary Healthcare Workers, Early Detection, Disease Management, South Asia

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024,

Pages: 636 - 638