Physical Activity and Non-Communicable Diseases

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Non-Communicable Diseases[edit | edit source]

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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