61% Deaths in India Caused by Non-Communicable Diseases: WHO

Non communicable diseases include cardiovascular problems, cancer, diabetes and mental health challenges, says WHO.

The World Health Organization on Friday is launching a report on non communicable diseases (NCDs) in the world. Responsible for 41 million or 71 percent deaths globally, these include problems like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and mental health challenges.

One of the primary challenges to overcoming are reducing premature deaths, alcohol and tobacco usage, physical inactivity and unhealthy diets in this fight against NCDs, says the report.

WHO further adds:

Billions of people around the world are affected by NCDs, and at all stages of the life course, from childhood to old age. The growing trend of population ageing has enormous ramifications for the prevention and management of NCDs.