Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors.
People at risk of NCDs
People of all age groups, regions and countries are affected by NCDs. These conditions are often associated with Seniors, but evidence shows that more than 15 million of all deaths attributed to NCDs occur between the ages of 30 and 69 years. Children, adults and the elderly are all vulnerable to the risk factors contributing to NCDs, whether from unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, exposure to tobacco smoke or the harmful use of alcohol.
For most people, the probability of having a physical or mental disability increases with age, as does the number of ailments they might have at any time—particularly after age 70.
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