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Non-communicable diseases
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancers that are not caused by infectious agents and cannot be transmitted between people. They account for roughly 71% of global deaths, imposing heavy health and economic burdens. For example, cardiovascular disease alone kills an estimated 17.9 million people each year.