These countries now suffer from a double burden of chronic, non-communicable conditions as well as the diseases that traditionally affect the poor.

这些国家现在面临双重负担，既需应对慢性和非传染性疾患问题，又需处理通常影响穷人的疾病问题。

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In September, the General Assembly will convene a High-level Meeting on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.

大会将在九月召开一个预防和控制非传染疾病的高级别会议。

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But experts say non-communicable diseases -- those that do not spread from person to person -- are the leading killer today.

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This means that chronic, non-communicable (and often non-treatable) diseases will predominate.

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While stressing behavorial remedies, Frieden also noted treatment potential for some of the non-communicable afflictions.

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Since then, Lilly has established an equitable pricing scheme for its non-communicable disease medicines.

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