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Data Visualization: Global Funding for Chronic Non-communicable Diseases

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Chronic non-communicable diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, are responsible for over 60% of worldwide deaths annually, and 80% of those occur in developing countries. Yet, only 1% of global health funds are aimed at addressing this group of diseases. According to our sponsor, RTI International, while there is ample data documenting inadequate funding, a lack of effective data visualization inhibits activists from spotlighting this issue. Our project turns data into a captivating set of graphics that tell the story of inadequate funding to reduce chronic non-communicable diseases in developing countries, helping RTI make a stronger case for more funding.

Project participants:

Gowri Ramaprasad

MSIM

Neha Pothina

MSIM

Nikhil Samtani

MSIM