WHO report maps inequalities in chronic-disease risks and care
A new WHO assessment examines differences within countries in cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, diabetes and their risk factors.
What the record says
WHO's October 20 report draws on national data collected over the past decade to compare noncommunicable-disease risks, prevention and care across population groups. It describes differences linked to income, education, age, gender, disability, migration and place of residence. WHO says gaps in diagnosis, screening and treatment can leave disadvantaged populations behind and calls for better inequality data to guide services.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Public-health planners can consult the report and accompanying advocacy brief for the underlying measures, country coverage and policy options.
Limits and what is not established
This summarizes WHO's assessment. Reported associations and patterns vary across countries and do not establish individual risk or prove a single cause. National data gaps limit some comparisons.
Sources checked October 21, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
World Health Organization: original information