Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for more than 73% of the deaths globally in 2017—a 23% increase from 2008.1 Of these, nearly 40% of deaths are premature2 with three-quarters of them associated with unhealthy behaviours initiated during adolescence and early adulthood.3 These young people are a key target population for NCD interventions. However, with more than 50% of the world's population younger than 30 years,4 youth also represent a key stakeholder group and partner in the fight against NCDs.
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Forging a shared agenda for young people and youth-led organisations will enable proactive and impactful advocacy to drive change. By taking a constituency-based approach to youth engagement, we can be more impactful and make a lasting contribution to the NCD movement.
