It is a commonly said saying in the modern world that success results in chronic diseases among people. It has been reported that the rising economic status of developing countries has also risked them to various chronic illnesses like high blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseases.

In a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, three-fifth of the total number of fatalities across the world are a result of chronic illnesses. Out of these deaths 80% happen to occur in developing countries.

Despite the high number of deaths caused by chronic diseases, a mere 3% of funds are directed towards taking care of people suffering from such illnesses.

Ki-moon has further opined that the best way to combat this growing problem was to affix certain priorities. The governments need to develop an agenda to counter non-communicable diseases.

Ki-moon had recently sought more support from the pharmaceutical industry to resolve the rising number of fatalities caused by chronic diseases. Apart from that he had also called upon the food industry to reduce its damaging contents of sugar, sodium and transfats in their foods meant for children.

Responding to the requests made by the Secretary-General, both the industries have informed that they will be implementing new measures to address the current problems being faced by the developing world.