As previously stated, in 2008 alone, NCD's were the cause of 63% of deaths worldwide; a number that is expected to rise considerably in the near future if measures are not taken.
如前所述，2008年慢性病（NCDs）死亡人数占全世界死亡人数的63%，如果不采取措施，预计不久后这一数字还将有所上升。