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Current estimates suggest that about 80% of all Pakistan's deaths and about 90% of all illnesses result from diseases, which are considered preventable. This means  that four out of every five deaths could have been prevented, while out of every ten people who are ill nine needs not to be ill. These unnecessary deaths and sufferings are overwhelmingly caused by:
(a) Inappropriate health behaviors which is widespread, and
(b) The most basic of primary health care services are not accessible to a large percentage of the population.
NCHD's health programs are designed to improve communities' behavior toward health and preventable diseases. NCHD health initiatives focus on enhancing the quality of life by providing preventive healthcare services at the doorsteps and creating vital linkages between the government departments and communities.
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