Diseases can also be classified as communicable and non-communicable disease.

He has also been actively engaged in the search for sound means to reduce the global incidence of non-communicable diseases.

Since the 1940s there has been a global transition in health, with a rapid emergence of non-communicable diseases.

In contrast, non-communicable diseases have been virtually ignored by local health departments.

Tragically, there are few local or national data concerning the incidence of non-communicable diseases.

Considerable global assets have been spent to prevent non-communicable diseases - for example, with major investments to improve the environment.

Both initiatives include diabetes in a set of major non-communicable diseases.

Risk factors such as a person's background; lifestyle and environment are known to increase the likelihood of certain non-communicable diseases.

At the same time, non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes are on the increase.

Globalization can also benefit people with non-communicable diseases such as heart problems or mental health problems.