While the provided reference lists 5 risk factors, let's expand on that to provide 6 common risk factors associated with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
Here are 6 major risk factors that contribute to the development of non-communicable diseases:
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Tobacco Use: Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke are major risk factors for various NCDs, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and respiratory diseases.
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Physical Inactivity: A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
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Harmful Use of Alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption is linked to liver disease, cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and mental health disorders.
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Unhealthy Diets: Diets high in processed foods, saturated fats, sugar, and salt contribute to obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
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Air Pollution: Exposure to both indoor and outdoor air pollution increases the risk of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is a major environmental risk to health.
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Often related to diet, lack of exercise, and genetics, high blood pressure is a significant risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other serious health problems.
Key Information from Reference:
According to the provided reference, "Tobacco use, physical inactivity, the harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diets and air pollution all increase the risk of dying from an NCD. Detection, screening and treatment of NCDs, as well as palliative care, are key components of the response to NCDs."
