Chronic Diseases - International is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Austin Publishers. It provides easy access to high quality Manuscripts in all related aspects covering common chronic diseases including heart disease, cancers, stroke, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, mental illness and kidney diseases that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time. The journal focuses upon the occurrences, risk factors
Chronic Diseases - International is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Austin Publishers. It provides easy access to high quality Manuscripts in all related aspects covering common chronic diseases including heart disease, cancers, stroke, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, mental illness and kidney diseases that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time. The journal focuses upon the occurrences, risk factors
Chronic Diseases - International is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Austin Publishers. It provides easy access to high quality Manuscripts in all related aspects covering common chronic diseases including heart disease, cancers, stroke, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, mental illness and kidney diseases that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time. The journal focuses upon the occurrences, risk factors
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES? The diseases which cannot be transmitted by the people, vectors or contaminated objects are called “Non Communicable Diseases”.
These can be caused by either life style,
genetic conditions or hazards in the environment. CHARACTERISTICS OF NCD’s Complex etiology Multiple risk factors Long latency period Non-contagious origin Prolonged course of illness Functional impairment of disability RISK FACTORS OF NCD’S Usage of tobacco Physical inactivity High blood pressure Consumption of alcohol Raised cholesterol Obesity Raised blood glucose Decrease in intake of fruits and vegetables HOW TO MINMIZE THE RISK? Healthy diet Regular exercise Decrease in the usage of tobacco Decrease in the consumption of alcohol Regular medical checkups Intake of fresh fruits and vegetables Avoiding junk foods Maintain healthy weight Have enough sleep and manage stress