CLINICAL MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease, are collectively responsible for 74% of all deaths worldwide.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that are not mainly caused by an acute infection, result in long-term health consequences and often create a need for long-term treatment and care. These conditions include cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic lung illnesses.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main types of NCD are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cancer, diabetes, congestive heart failure and Alzheimer’s disease are all examples of noninfectious diseases.