Non-communicable diseases are not passed from person to person. If you are diagnosed with one of these health conditions, you don’t have to worry that your family and friends will catch it from you.

Negotiations are ongoing in New York to agree the latest UN political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and ...

As infectious diseases have declined in the developing world, death rates from non-communicable diseases rose from 59 percent globally in 2001 to 67 percent in 2010. Much of that increase is from ...

The government has allocated Rs21.1 million to launch preventive measures against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which account for 73 percent of the country's total deaths.

Understanding non-communicable diseases. Before exploring how smart gadgets assist in early disease detection, it is essential to understand what non-communicable diseases are.

Non-communicable diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes are responsible for 74 percent of deaths globally and cracking down on risk factors could save millions of lives, the World Health ...

Infectious Vs Non-Infectious Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis disease in the throat and lungs is considered to be infectious because it can spread through coughing and sneezing.

Objectives Physical inactivity is a risk factor for premature mortality and several non-communicable diseases. The purpose of this study was to estimate the global burden associated with physical ...

Sri Lanka’s healthcare system faces a dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, placing significant strain on resources. Acknowledging this challenge, Health and Media Minister Dr.