Which are the top 10 most common non-communicable diseases worldwide currently?
1 min readThe top 10 most common non-communicable diseases worldwide currently (in no particular order) are:
1. Cardiovascular diseases (including heart disease and stroke)
2. Cancer (such as lung, breast, and colorectal cancer)
3. Chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma)
4. Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
5. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
6. Obesity (associated with various health risks)
7. Mental health disorders (such as depression and anxiety)
8. Kidney diseases (like chronic kidney disease)
9. Osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
10. Oral diseases (including dental cavities and gum diseases)