Non-Communicable Diseases
Jun 01, 2021
A noncommunicable disease is a noninfectious health condition that cannot be spread from
person to person. It also lasts for a long period of time. This is also known as a chronic disease.
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. NCDs comprise
cardiac diseases, stroke, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and cancer. Among these, the fraction
of highest mortality is attributed to cardiovascular diseases, followed by cancer, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes.
The common risk factors for the top four NCDs (cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and
chronic pulmonary diseases) are smoking, alcohol use, lack of physical activity, and unhealthy diet.
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