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sick by taking the nutrients our body needs. That's why it is important to
wash food, drink clean water, and keep clean to avoid getting these worms.

HOW ARE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CAUSED?
Non-communicable diseases, like cancer, diabetes, and asthma, are health

problems that are not caused by germs and cannot spread from one person
to another. These diseases are often related to how we live, what we eat,
and the environment around us. In India, these diseases are the main
reasons why many people die. There are also other diseases like scurvy,
Anaemia
anaemia, and goitre, which happen when we do not get enough important
nutrients from our food; these are called deficiency diseases and also do
not spread from person to person. Diseases like cancer, diabetes, and
asthma usually last a long time, often more than three months, and are

known as chronic diseases.
Diabetes is a common illness that is increasing among both adults and
Goitre
children. India has one of the highest numbers of people living with

diabetes in the world. This disease often happens because of a mix of
Science factors like hormone problems, eating unhealthy food, not exercising
Bytes
enough, and being overweight. Diabetes affects how the body uses sugar,
Testimony which can lead to health problems if not managed well. The number of
India is o en called the
‘Diabetes Capital of the people with diabetes in India has been growing fast over the years,
World’ because millions especially in cities, and experts expect this trend to continue. To help
of people here live with
this condi on. prevent and control diabetes, it is important to eat healthy, stay active, and
Diabetes cannot spread maintain a healthy weight.
from person to person– it
develops over me due to Non-Communicable Diseases
unhealthy ea ng habits, Name of common Signs and Suggested
stress, and lack of S.No.
exercise. A balanced diet, lifestyle-related diseases symptoms lifestyle changes (s)
regular physical ac vity, 1. Obesity Eating a balanced
and keeping a healthy diet and exercising
weight can prevent or regularly
delay the onset of
diabetes. 2. Diabetes • Frequent
• urination
• Excessive thirst
• Weight loss
• Tiredness
• Slow healing

3. High blood pressure

4. ____________________ _____________ ________________

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