Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions are responsible for more than 43 million deaths annually. It is critical that the upcoming United Nations general assembly high level ...

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.

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

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 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.

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 ...

All the latest science news on non-communicable diseases from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements, and breakthroughs.

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 ...