Which disease is the silent epidemic of the century?: Understanding the Major Contenders
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According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases accounted for 63% of global deaths in 2008, underscoring that many of the most dangerous health threats progress without public notice. There is no single answer to the question of which disease is the silent epidemic of the century, as several major health threats fit the description of developing undetected and causing significant harm.
