Question

Define non-communicable disease

Answer 1

A non-communicable disease (NCD) refers to a medical condition or disorder that is not infectious and cannot be transmitted from one person to another. These diseases are often chronic in nature, meaning they persist over a long period of time and progress slowly. Examples of NCDs include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. They are primarily caused by lifestyle factors such as unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption, as well as genetic and environmental factors.