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| name = Non-communicable disease | |||
| image = [[File:A_nurse_with_a_non-communicable_diseases_kit,_Fiji,_2012._Photo-_DFAT_(13253315924).jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = A nurse with a non-communicable diseases kit, Fiji, 2012 | |||
| field = [[Public health]] | |||
| symptoms = Varies depending on the specific disease | |||
| complications = [[Cardiovascular disease]], [[cancer]], [[chronic respiratory disease]], [[diabetes]] | |||
| onset = Varies | |||
| duration = Long-term | |||
| types = [[Cardiovascular disease]], [[cancer]], [[chronic respiratory disease]], [[diabetes]] | |||
| causes = [[Genetic factors]], [[lifestyle factors]] (such as [[diet]], [[physical inactivity]], [[tobacco use]], [[alcohol consumption]]) | |||
| risks = [[Age]], [[genetics]], [[environmental factors]], [[lifestyle choices]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Medical history]], [[physical examination]], [[laboratory tests]], [[imaging studies]] | |||
| prevention = [[Healthy diet]], [[regular physical activity]], [[avoiding tobacco]], [[limiting alcohol consumption]] | |||
| treatment = [[Lifestyle modification]], [[medication]], [[surgery]] (in some cases) | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on the specific disease and management | |||
| frequency = Increasing globally | |||
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'''Non-communicable diseases''' (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression. They are not passed from person to person, distinguishing them from [[communicable disease]]s. They are the leading cause of death globally, representing a major public health challenge. | '''Non-communicable diseases''' (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression. They are not passed from person to person, distinguishing them from [[communicable disease]]s. They are the leading cause of death globally, representing a major public health challenge. | ||
== Types of Non-Communicable Diseases == | == Types of Non-Communicable Diseases == | ||
*NCDs are primarily comprised of four major types: | *NCDs are primarily comprised of four major types: | ||
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*'''Chronic respiratory diseases''': This category includes diseases such as [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)]] and [[asthma]]. These diseases often relate to smoking and exposure to air pollutants. | *'''Chronic respiratory diseases''': This category includes diseases such as [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)]] and [[asthma]]. These diseases often relate to smoking and exposure to air pollutants. | ||
*'''Diabetes''': This is a chronic condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin (type 1) or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces (type 2). | *'''Diabetes''': This is a chronic condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin (type 1) or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces (type 2). | ||
== Risk Factors == | == Risk Factors == | ||
*Risk factors for NCDs are often interconnected and may be classified into modifiable and non-modifiable factors. | *Risk factors for NCDs are often interconnected and may be classified into modifiable and non-modifiable factors. | ||
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*Gender | *Gender | ||
*Genetics | *Genetics | ||
== Prevention and Control == | == Prevention and Control == | ||
*Preventing and controlling NCDs involves addressing the risk factors associated with these diseases. This is often achieved through public health campaigns promoting healthy lifestyle choices, such as quitting smoking, adopting a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, and reducing alcohol consumption. | *Preventing and controlling NCDs involves addressing the risk factors associated with these diseases. This is often achieved through public health campaigns promoting healthy lifestyle choices, such as quitting smoking, adopting a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, and reducing alcohol consumption. | ||
*Treatment of NCDs involves managing the disease and its symptoms, often through medication and lifestyle changes. Early detection through screening can also improve outcomes, particularly for diseases like cancer. | *Treatment of NCDs involves managing the disease and its symptoms, often through medication and lifestyle changes. Early detection through screening can also improve outcomes, particularly for diseases like cancer. | ||
== Global Impact == | == Global Impact == | ||
NCDs are a significant health burden globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly three-quarters of global NCD deaths occur. | NCDs are a significant health burden globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly three-quarters of global NCD deaths occur. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Communicable disease]] | * [[Communicable disease]] | ||
* [[Epidemiology]] | * [[Epidemiology]] | ||
* [[Public health]] | * [[Public health]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
*World Health Organization. (2018). Noncommunicable diseases. | *World Health Organization. (2018). Noncommunicable diseases. | ||
*Bloom, D.E., Cafiero, E.T., Jané-Llopis, E., Abrahams-Gessel, S., Bloom, L.R., Fathima, S., ... & | *Bloom, D.E., Cafiero, E.T., Jané-Llopis, E., Abrahams-Gessel, S., Bloom, L.R., Fathima, S., ... & O‚ÄôFarrell, D. (2011). The global economic burden of noncommunicable diseases. *Geneva: World Economic Forum. | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Varies depending on the specific disease |
| Complications | Cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes |
| Onset | Varies |
| Duration | Long-term |
| Types | Cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes |
| Causes | Genetic factors, lifestyle factors (such as diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption) |
| Risks | Age, genetics, environmental factors, lifestyle choices |
| Diagnosis | Medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | N/A |
| Prevention | Healthy diet, regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol consumption |
| Treatment | Lifestyle modification, medication, surgery (in some cases) |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on the specific disease and management |
| Frequency | Increasing globally |
| Deaths | N/A |
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression. They are not passed from person to person, distinguishing them from communicable diseases. They are the leading cause of death globally, representing a major public health challenge.
Types of Non-Communicable Diseases[edit]
- NCDs are primarily comprised of four major types:
- Cardiovascular diseases: These include heart disease and stroke, and are often associated with factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and smoking.
- Cancer: There are many types of cancer, but common ones include lung, breast, colorectal, and stomach cancer. Risk factors can include smoking, diet, sun exposure, and genetic factors.
- Chronic respiratory diseases: This category includes diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. These diseases often relate to smoking and exposure to air pollutants.
- Diabetes: This is a chronic condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin (type 1) or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces (type 2).
Risk Factors[edit]
- Risk factors for NCDs are often interconnected and may be classified into modifiable and non-modifiable factors.
- Modifiable risk factors include:
- Tobacco use
- Unhealthy diet
- Physical inactivity
- Harmful use of alcohol
- Non-modifiable risk factors include:
- Age
- Gender
- Genetics
Prevention and Control[edit]
- Preventing and controlling NCDs involves addressing the risk factors associated with these diseases. This is often achieved through public health campaigns promoting healthy lifestyle choices, such as quitting smoking, adopting a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, and reducing alcohol consumption.
- Treatment of NCDs involves managing the disease and its symptoms, often through medication and lifestyle changes. Early detection through screening can also improve outcomes, particularly for diseases like cancer.
Global Impact[edit]
NCDs are a significant health burden globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly three-quarters of global NCD deaths occur.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
<references>
- World Health Organization. (2018). Noncommunicable diseases.
- Bloom, D.E., Cafiero, E.T., Jané-Llopis, E., Abrahams-Gessel, S., Bloom, L.R., Fathima, S., ... & O‚ÄôFarrell, D. (2011). The global economic burden of noncommunicable diseases. *Geneva: World Economic Forum.
</references>
