IXL Social Enterprise Case Studies Chronic Diseases October, 2013 | Page 13

Improving Chronic Disease Care in Slums by 2019

However, the impact of chronic diseases in slums is expected to increase due to behavioral
risk factors in slums, urban migration and increasing life expectancy
Certain behavioral risks are high in slums and contribute to increased levels of chronic disease
Chronic disease is a risk for slum dwellers because of poor nutrition, physical inactivity and alcohol
and tobacco consumption. In slums, there is limited access to sufficient, nutritious food. Not only
can proper nutrition