Accra:The share of non-communicable diseases is increasing in Azerbaijan, according to Ramik Guliyev, head of the Health Policy Department of the Ministry of Health. He made this statement at an international scientific-practical conference dedicated to World Lung Health Day, organized by the Ministry and the Scientific Research Institute of Lung Diseases.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Guliyev highlighted that recent medical and biological data show a prevalence of non-communicable diseases in the country. He noted that while global average life expectancy has exceeded 73 years, Azerbaijan’s average life expectancy surpassed 77 years by the end of 2025.
Guliyev emphasized the importance of focusing on the quality of life during these additional years gained. Despite the increase in life expectancy, the impact of non-communicable diseases remains significant, warranting attention to how healthily people live these extra years.