U.N. members vow to reduce diabetes , heart disease , cancer . Comment: Such diseases are greater threats than transmissible diseases in nearly every region . Associated costs for heart disease , stroke and diabetes in China alone amounted to $ 18 billion in 2005 , according to a U.N. statement . 3 of every 5 people die from noncommunicable diseases , U.N. head says .
U.N. members vow to reduce diabetes , heart disease , cancer . Comment: Such diseases are greater threats than transmissible diseases in nearly every region . 3 of every 5 people die from noncommunicable diseases , U.N. head says .