Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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“There’s a lot of scope for individuals to improve their risks of noncommunicable disease through diet, physical activity, stopping smoking, and reducing weight.
But it’s hard for individuals to do that if public policy doesn’t make it easier.” - Christopher Murray, Director, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
 
At #WHS2025, Christopher Murray reflected on the findings of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, emphasizing that tackling NCDs requires both individual action and government leadership: from healthy urban design to policies that support active, safe lifestyles.
 
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