SCREENING, PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND MANAGEMENT OF NON- COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
*Dr. Simran Chauhan, Dr. Manohar Ram and Dr. Ramnihor Tapsi Jaiswal
ABSTRACT
A Non-Communicable disease (NCD) is a disease that is not Transmissible directly from one Person to Another. It is defined as a disease of long duration, generally having slow Progression. A combination of genetic, lifestyle, physiological, and environmental factors can cause non-communicable diseases, According to WHO Four main types of NCDs are Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, cancer, and respiratory diseases. They are diseases of long duration targeting Men, Women, and Children, and people in all income groups. NCDs are the leading cause of death globally. In India, Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute to 60% of all deaths. The four Major causes of NCD death are; Coronary Heart disease, Stroke, HTN (45%), Coronary Respiratory diseases (22%), Cancer (12%), and Diabetes (3%). Manage Risk factors of non-communicable diseases and lifestyle disorders in the form of proper management, the advice of daily and Seasonal regimen (Dincharya and Ritucharaya), Some detoxification procedures (Shodhankarma), Proper diet (Aahar), Exercise (Vihar), Medication (Aushadha) and Rejuvenation Therapies (Rasayan). Ayurveda describes three pillars for healthy life i.e., Aahar, Nidra, and Brahmacharya. It affects the physical, mental ethical, social, and spiritual well-being.
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