How Do You Prevent Noncommunicable Diseases?
Noncommunicable diseases are those not caused by an infection. They are diseases that typically develop due to heredity, an individual’s surroundings or an individual’s behavior. Most of these diseases are preventable to a degree. By becoming informed, making conscious diet and exercise decisions, and being proactive about their health, individuals can do a lot to prevent noncommunicable diseases. Learn your family’s health history. Heredity can often be responsible for many noncommunicable diseases. While your family’s health history does not guarantee that you will develop a disease, it will give you some insight as to what sort of diseases to focus on. For instance, if three immediate family members have developed cancer, you should be doing all you can to prevent this disease. If you don’t already know your family’s health history, contact your parents, siblings or other close family and learn what noncommunicable diseases you may be at risk for. Obtain regular medical screenings f
