Health and Well-being
How to Lower the Risks of Non-Communicable Diseases
Insights into shocking stats about non-communicable diseases with five identified risk factors
After giving important background information highlighting the significance of non-communicable diseases affecting millions of people globally, my aim is to create awareness of key risk factors, providing my perspectives on each item.
I posted several articles related to these diseases, so I will not repeat them but link each piece as a reference for details if you want to learn more about them.
Global Effects of Non-Communicable Diseases
Reading stats about non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has deeply concerned me. When I checked the website of the World Health Organization (WHO), I noticed that NCDs kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) also highlights that chronic non-communicable diseases are the number one cause of death and disability.
WHO highlights that “the epidemic of NCDs poses devastating health consequences for individuals, families, and communities, and threatens to overwhelm health systems…