We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article in the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health highlighting the work of JA PreventNCD. The article is authored by leading experts who all play a key role in the Joint Action.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions, account for more than two-thirds of the total burden of disease in Europe. A significant share of this burden is preventable. Yet, prevention efforts have too often been fragmented and uneven, leaving major gaps across countries and between population groups.
The article presents the design and vision of JA PreventNCD. It describes how the project seeks to move from scattered initiatives toward a coordinated, equitable, and sustainable approach to prevention and health promotion at the European level.
With 25 participating countries and over 100 partner organizations, JA PreventNCD represents one of the most ambitious collaborations ever launched in Europe on this topic. The consortium is working together to:
- Strengthen the capacity of countries to design and implement effective prevention policies
- Reduce health inequalities by targeting social and structural determinants of health
- Scale up best practices and innovative interventions across borders
- Improve monitoring systems for NCDs and risk factors
- Lay the groundwork for sustainable governance and long-term action
The publication underlines that prevention cannot rest solely on individual choices. To succeed, Europe must make healthy choices easy and accessible for everyone, while addressing the wider social and environmental determinants of health.
This is the first in a series of scientific articles from JA PreventNCD. In the coming months, further articles will present insights from the technical work streams, covering themes such as Health in All Policies, Social Inequalities, Healthy Living Environments, Monitoring, Regulation and Taxation, and Identification of Individuals at Risk.
Read the full article here: DOI link
Stay tuned for upcoming scientific articles and make sure to follow the conversation on our website and social media channels to keep up with the latest developments.