Understanding Non-Communicable Diseases and Prevention Strategies
Medical officer Dr. Richard Ayebare discusses non-communicable diseases (NCDs), highlighting their impact, common types in Uganda, cardiovascular risks, and modifiable vs. non-modifiable risk factors. Learn about the definition, worldwide picture, complications, and prevention methods of NCDs for a better understanding of these chronic conditions.
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understanding Non-communicable diseases and prevention strategies Dr Richard Ayebare Medical officer Kabale University Health services
Outline Definition & Worlwide picture Marjor risk factors Disease complications Prevention and control
Definition These are medical conditions or diseases that are not Infectious (Non Communicabe) They have prolonged course of Illiness Have Multiple risk factors Highly affect the quality of life Not easily cured, although some can be controlled Treatment is almost for a life time Responsible for 35% of all deaths in low- and middle- income countries AND 60% deaths Globally Many people with NCDs are not aware , a need for periodic screening
Common NCDs in Uganda Diabetes Cardiovascular (Heart and Blood vessels) diseases CANCER Pulmonary (Lung ) Diseases
Cardiovascular (Heart and Blood vessels) Cerebrovascular Disease stroke Hypertension-High Blood pressure Heart Attack Hypertension definition
Risk factors Modifiable Modifiable risk factors are those that can be controlled or reduced by intervention e.g Physical inactivity Un healthy Diet Harmful use of Alcohol Tobacco use Stress Environment Non Modifiable These are risk factors that cannot be controlled or reduced by an intervention e.g Age Gender Race Genetical
