Infectious Diseases, Prevention and Control

Non communicable Diseases

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), often known as chronic illnesses, are diseases that cannot be communicated from one person to another.  Cardiovascular illnesses, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases are the four primary classifications, and they impose a significant and rising burden on health and development.

Examples of Non communicable Diseases:

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Cancer
• Epilepsy
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Coronary Artery Disease.