Prevention and Control of NCDs Policy
National Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases in Thailand
Vision and Objectives
Vision
Thailand is a country where all sectors collaborate to empower people to manage their own health and be free from preventable NCDs in a sustainable manner by 2027
Main Objective
Reduce premature mortality from NCDs by 25% by 2027,
(compared to 2010)
3 Key Strategies
Smart NCD Network
Integrated multi-sectoral network
Strengthen collaboration among the public sector, private sector, and civil society.
NCD Health Literacy
Enhancing Health Literacy
Enhance people’s capacity to manage their own health.
NCD Ecosystem
Building a Supportive Health System
Reform infrastructure, policies, and the environment.
Core Values: “N-C-D-S”
Networking
Building strong collaborative networks.
Cooperation
Coordinate and collaborate effectively.
Development
drive plan to implement
Smart
Work intelligently through technology and innovation.
Economic Costs of NCDs
Total Economic Cost of NCDs
THB 1,637.5 billion
Distribution of Costs by 5 Major Disease Groups
Cardiovascular Diseases
652.5
billion baht
Cancer
184.6
billion baht
Diabetes
375.5
billion baht
Chronic Respiratory Diseases
358.8
billion baht