9 of 10 deaths in Western Pacific region caused by NCDs -- WHO

Nearly 9 out of 10 recorded deaths in the Western Pacific, which the Philippines is a part of, are due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday.

9 of 10 deaths in Western Pacific region caused by NCDs -- WHO

Nearly 9 out of 10 recorded deaths in the Western Pacific, which the Philippines is a part of, are due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday.