Targets
The CVD World Monitor shows country progress against the WHO GAP Targets.
In the future it will also feature additional health indicators to show a wider picture of global CVD prevalence, prevention and control.
WHO GAP Targets
Premature mortality due to CVD
The WHO Target aims for a 25% relative reduction in the overall mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases. The data shows the probability (%) of dying from CVD between the ages of 30 and 70. Source: WHO.
Tobacco use
The WHO Target aims for a 30% relative reduction in prevalence of current tobacco use in persons aged 15+ years. The data shows the prevalence (%) of smoking any tobacco product among persons aged 15 and over. Age standardized. Source: WHO.
Physical inactivity
The WHO Target aims for a 10% relative reduction in prevalence of insufficient physical activity. The data shows the percentage of defined population aged 18 and over attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent. Age standardized. Source: WHO.
Raised blood pressure
The WHO Target aims for a 25% relative reduction in the prevalence of raised blood pressure or contain the prevalence of raised blood pressure, according to national circumstances. The data shows the percentage of defined population aged 18 and over with raised blood pressure using the WHO definition of raised blood pressure as SBP ≥140 or DBP ≥90. Age standardized. Source: WHO.
Diabetes
The WHO Target aims for 0% rise in diabetes. The data shows the percentage of defined population with fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l) or on medication for raised blood glucose. Age standardized. Source: WHO.
Obesity
The WHO Target aims for 0% rise in obesity. The data shows the percentage of defined population aged 18 and over with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher. Age standardized. Source: WHO.
Essential Meds
The WHO Target aims for at least 50% of eligible people to receive drug therapy and counselling (including glycaemic control) to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Data coming soon.
Drug therapy and counselling
The WHO target aims for an 80% availability of the affordable basic technologies and essential medicines, including generics, required to treat major NCDs in both public and private facilities. Data coming soon.