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Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension are chronic illnesses driven by lifestyle and environment, NCDs account for 83% of all deaths in Barbados, a rate 9% higher than the global average.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension are chronic illnesses driven by lifestyle and environment —not spread person to person.
In Barbados:
- NCDs cause 8 out of 10 deaths on the island
- One in four Barbadians has at least one NCD
- Diabetes affects 18.75% of the adult population
- Hypertension affects 43.8% of women & 36.9% of men
- Obesity affects nearly two-thirds of adults
Statistics From Ministry of Health & Wellness, Barbados
Why Screening matters?‘
- Early detection of NCDs before they escalate
- Slows disease progression and complications
- Reduces healthcare costs from advanced disease
- Identifies high-risk individuals for timely intervention
- Promotes awareness and healthy lifestyle changes
- Helps control the spread of related risk factors
- Promotes health monitoring and planning
Our Solution
Addressing these health challenges requires a collaborative effort between healthcare providers, community organisations, and the private sector.
Orena, in partnership with the Heart & Stroke Foundation Barbados INC. are launching an island-wide campaign from October 1st to December 31st, 2025, to raise awareness about the current non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis in Barbados. This campaign aims to empower people and communities by providing free Automated Screenings, Glucose Testing and Prevention Information, promoting the belief that good health starts with your lifestyle.
Orena, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation Barbados INC invites you join a meaningful initiative aimed at reducing the burden of NCDs through employee health screening and community engagement.
Orena, in partnership with the Barbados Heart and Stroke Foundation, invites your company to join a meaningful initiative aimed at reducing the burden of NCDs through health screening and community engagement.
