Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-communicable diseases are those diseases that do not spread from one affected person to another person. These diseases are caused by various factors like environment, genetic composition, exposure to toxic substances, etc. These diseases are categorised based on multiple criteria like cause of occurrence and age of occurrence. Most of the time these diseases are chronic, having slow occurrence and prolonged duration. Some very frequently encountered non-communicable diseases are diabetes, cancer, depression, etc.
Non-communicable Diseases -Types and its Prevention
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are those diseases that do not spread from one person to another. These diseases can be caused due to different factors like lifestyle, environment, genetic composition, age, and stress. Usually, NCDs develop very slowly and persist for a prolonged duration of time, sometimes throughout the lifetime. Some common examples of non-communicable diseases are- diabetes, asthma, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, etc. Prevention of NCDs includes proper diet, healthy lifestyle, and adaptation of stress relieving exercises like meditation, and yoga.
Table of Content
- Definition of Non-Communicable Diseases
- Non-Communicable Diseases
- Examples Non-Communicable Diseases
- Classification of Non-Communicable Diseases
- Factors that cause Non-Communicable Diseases
- Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases
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