Non-communicable disease

Non-communicable disease

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are not passed from person to person. They are of long duration and generally slow progression. The four main types of non-communicable diseases are cardiovascular diseases (like heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructed pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.

Pronunciation: /nɒn kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪbəl dɪˈziːz/

Etymology: The term "non-communicable disease" comes from the Latin non meaning "not", communicare meaning "to share", and disease from the Old French desaise meaning "lack of ease".

Types of Non-communicable diseases

• Cardiovascular diseases - These are diseases of the heart and blood vessels. They are usually caused by factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, and high cholesterol levels.

• Cancer - This is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. There are many types of cancer, including breast cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer.

• Chronic respiratory diseases - These are diseases of the airways and other structures of the lung. Some of the most common are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary hypertension.

• Diabetes - This is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. There are two main types: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Related Terms

• Chronic disease - A disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects. Non-communicable diseases are a type of chronic disease.

• Communicable disease - These are diseases that can be transmitted from person to person, unlike non-communicable diseases.

• Risk factor - A characteristic, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of getting a disease or injury.

• Prevention - The act of stopping something from happening or arising.

See Also

• World Health Organization
• Public Health
• Epidemiology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Non-communicable disease
• Wikipedia's article - Non-communicable disease

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