Global Campaign Against Non-Communicable Diseases

On September 19, 2011, the U.N. general assembly approved a global campaign against non-communicable diseases. Non-communicable diseases are illnesses that are not contagious. These diseases are often considered chronic diseases. Examples include diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers and chronic respiratory diseases. It is estimated that non-communicable diseases (NCD) accounts for 36 million out of 57 million deaths annually.

NCDs are often times preventable by lifestyle changes such as improving physical activity. In order to achieve the goals of this campaign, they have developed plans on the global, regional, and national levels. Yet, we as individuals must do our part. Begin today to reduce your risk of non-communicable diseases such as exercising and eating right.