- According to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) report published in The Lancet, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for nearly two-thirds of global deaths.
- Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), or chronic diseases, are long-lasting conditions caused by a mix of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioural factors.
- The major types include cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart attacks, stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (asthma), and diabetes. Read More
India’s Disease Burden Shifts From Infectious to Non-communicable Diseases
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What are Non-Communicable Diseases?
