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if a dieseas is non communicable then how do people get those dieseases if those dieseas cant communicate

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NCDs or non-communicable diseases are those conditions that are usually not passed on from one affected person to others, but are caused as a direct result of lifestyle and environmental factors.

These include a host of different conditions including chronic lung diseases, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Lack of physical activity, causing health problems related to cardiovascular systems and metabolism, along with the development of certain kinds of cancer

Poor, unbalanced diets which fail to supply the proper nourishment and nutrients, with problems regarding salt, sugar and fat consumption contributing towards the development of NCDs

Abuse of tobacco and alcohol which leaves people vulnerable to a host of diseases including lung disease, metabolic disorders and cancer

Environmental factors resulting from unsustainable practices and emissions that influence bodily function and aid in the development if NCDs


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