Non-Communicable Diseases

The Modern Serial Killer

What are NCDs ?

• It is a diseases that cannot be transmitted through people, vector or contaminated objects.

Causes Of NCDs• age • gender• genetics• exposure to air pollution• behaviors such

as smoking, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity

Some Examples of NCDs

• Cardiovascular Disease• Obesity• Malnutrition• Allergies

Key Elements for leading a Healthy Life

Major Types of NCDs

How to Prevent NCDs

• Healthy Diet• Physical Activity• Optimizing Weight• Avoiding Tobacco and Alcohol

• Pollution

Healthy Diet

• Eating meals at regular times and avoid snacking between meals.

• Eating a healthy breakfast is the best way to start a day.

• Drink water instead of sugared beverages.

Physical Activity Regular exercise and

activity helps protect against the development of NCDs, helps to ensure good bone health and helps to prevent related problems such as arthritis as well as risk of fractures.

Weight

Weight should be adjusted according to

the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a person. Children should not be overweight as it can affect them in the coming stages of life.

Body Mass Index• Body mass

index (BMI) – the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters (kg/m2) – is a commonly used index to classify overweight and obesity in adults.

Avoiding Tobacco and Alcohol

• Alcohol and tobacco contain harmful substances which could lead to Mouth and Lung cancer.

CAUTION

Consumption of alcohol in teens can lead to abuse and violence

among them. It is usually caused because of Peer Pressure.

Pollution • It is one more causer of NCDs and frequently observed in third world countries or developing nations.

Cure for NCDs

• People have the right to get proper treatment at affordable prices. It is also supported by the

WHO.

NCDs problem in India

India is still a developing nation and still

has many cases regarding NCDs.

Credits:

Abhinav Sharma

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