Non Communicable Diseases

Non communicable or chronic diseases are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression. The four main types of non-communicable diseases are cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. A combination of genetic, physiological, lifestyle and environmental factors can cause these diseases. Some non-communicable diseases are more common than others. The four main types of non communicable diseases include cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. Non communicable diseases, are by far the leading cause of death in the world, representing 63% of all annual deaths. Non communicable diseases kill more than 36 million people each year.