Non- Communicable Diseases. The Silent Pandemic
Non-communicable
diseases(NCDs) notably heart diseases, chronic respiratory disease,
hypertension, diabetes and most cancers are not infectious and non –
transmissible among people. A number of factors account for the prevalence of
Non Communicable Diseases such as genetics, physiological, environmental and behavioral
factors.
High
mortality rate and disability are some of the negative effects of non
Communicable Diseases. It is estimated that NCDs account for 41 million deaths
equivalent to 71% globally. In Cameroon it accounts for 30% of total deaths
annually therefore it is a public health concern that needs to be addressed
with immediate action.
In order to mitigate the effect of
NCDS we urge you to eat healthily, do physical exercises frequently, limit
Alcohol consumption and smoking and join the global week for action on NCDs
from 6th to the 12th of September 2021 for your voices to be heard. https://actonncds.org/take-action/be-a-voice-change
Remember, health is wealth and together as a community we can fight against non-Communicable Diseases
By communications students on internship
-Mbeng-Ngong
Blandine
-Doh
Grace.
