title: Addressing non-communicable diseases in disaster risk reduction - an issue of equity.
abstract: The issues raised by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) during and after disasters are a challenge to equity within local communities, as well as between countries. Individuals with NCDs are particularly vulnerable in disasters and their aftermath given health systems are disrupted. Although welcome progress has been made in taking NCDs and equity into account in the UN General Assembly ratified agreement, the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction 2015-2030, there is need now for a clear plan of implementation.
authors.affiliation: GKT School of Medical Education, King's College London, Academic Centre, 1st Floor, Henriette Raphael Building, Guy's Campus, London SE1 1UL, United Kingdom. Electronic address: sam.gnanapragasam@doctors.org.uk.
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gnanapragasam
authors.affiliation: Public Heath England, Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UG, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Amina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aitsi-Selmi
authors.affiliation: Public Heath England, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rashbrook
authors.affiliation: Public Heath England, Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UG, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Virginia
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning; D004190:Disasters; D014943:Global Health; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D000073296:Noncommunicable Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior
keywords: Disaster risk reduction (DRR); Health equity; Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)