Sentences with phrase «high global prevalence»

Despite a high global prevalence and inequities in treatment, kidney disease is not given priority in international health plans.

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The U.N. Population Division tracks each nation's contraceptive use, finding a 61 percent global prevalence, and noting positively that artificial contraception increased in the developing world by 1 percent per year from 1995 to 2005 and remained steadily high in developed countries.

High fructose corn syrup and diabetes prevalence: A global perspectiveGlobal Public Health.

Another sign of the prevalence of risk aversion was the high demand for global bonds, which pushed bond yields into negative territory.

The industry as a whole faces the pressures of more robust regulatory practices across the global marketplace while adjusting to a variety of issues, including an aging population, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and higher costs.

The global prevalence of depression and depressive symptoms has been increasing in recent decades.1 The lifetime prevalence of depression ranges from 20 % to 25 % in women and 7 % to 12 % in men.2 Depression is a significant determinant of quality of life and survival, accounting for approximately 50 % of psychiatric consultations and 12 % of all hospital admissions.3 Notably, the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is higher in patients than in the general public.3 — 6 The underlying reasons include the illness itself and the heavy medical cost, unsatisfactory medical care service and poor doctor — patient relationship.7 8 Several informative systematic reviews on specific groups of outpatients have been published.