UNICEF works to increase support and understanding of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in childhood in low- and middle-income countries. Volunteer Village Health Workers in rural Zimbabwe are rising ...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally and increasingly affect children and adolescents. UNICEF tackles this through a multisectoral approach that reduces exposure to ...

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases that are not transmitted from person to person. They typically develop slowly and progress over time. NCDs include conditions such as cancers, ...

In a recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers review and assess the potential exacerbation of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by micro- and nanoplastics (MnPs) through their ...

Healthy longevity means a state of good physical, cognitive, and social functioning throughout a person's lifespan. There is an opportunity to leverage population aging for health, societal, and ...

Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses, plays a central role in the development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These diseases, ...

Over the past few decades, India has witnessed a significant shift in its health profile. While infectious diseases once dominated the landscape, today, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — such as ...