Physical Activity and Non-Communicable Diseases

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Non-Communicable Diseases

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is also known as chronic diseases that tend to last long durations and are not transferred from person to person (non-contagious). It is occurred as result of combined behavioural, physiological, environmental and genetic factors.

Mainly, it is happen due to modifiable behavioural factors. There are four main types of NCDs namely:-

• Cardiovascular diseases (like heart attacks and stroke)
• Cancers
• Chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma)
• Diabetes  

Also, there are four major risks for the occurrence of NCDs:-

• Physical inactivity
• Unhealthy diets
• Tobacco use
• Harmful use of alcohol

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