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What does NCD mean in medical terms?

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According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were responsible for 74% of all deaths globally in 2021. The term **What does NCD mean in medical terms?** refers to a group of chronic conditions that are not passed from person to person and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors.

What is an NCD?: Understanding Non-Communicable Diseases

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for the vast majority of deaths globally, accounting for 74% of all deaths in 2021. An NCD is a chronic, non-infectious illness resulting from a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors.