Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are medical conditions that cannot be transmitted from one person to another. These diseases are often chronic and result from a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Common examples of non-communicable diseases include cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and strokes), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and diabetes. NCDs are now recognized as the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for about 70% of all deaths globally.
