Non-Communicable Diseases

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are diseases that are not spread through infection or through other people, but are typically caused by unhealthy behaveours. They are the leading cause of death worldwide and present a huge threat to health and development, particularly in low and middle-income countries. These (NCDs) include cardiovascular, renal, nervous and mental diseases, musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis and allied diseases, chronic non specific respiratory diseases (e.g., ...