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, ...
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 ...
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, ...
UNICEF’s work to improve care for children living with NCDs in Zimbabwe helped Kelly, 10, receive diabetes diagnosis and treatment. Clinical matron Mary Thema tests 10-year-old Kelly's blood glucose ...
In a narrative review published in Nutrients, researchers from Italy discussed the health and environmental benefits conferred by plant-based diets (PBDs) and the challenges associated with a ...
The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases is pressuring countries and health systems in the Caribbean at a rate of epidemic proportions. In the Caribbean, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) ...