The word "noncommunicable" refers to something that cannot be transferred or spread between people. It usually describes diseases or health conditions that are not contagious. Full definition
«We know that the measures proposed in the WHO Global NCD Action Plan 2013 - 2020 are effective in reducing the toll of deaths and disease from noncommunicable diseases. (sciencedaily.com)
Thus, NCD - RisC group started with this purpose, this group is a network of scientists around the world focused on health that provides rigorous and timely data about risk factors for noncommunicable diseases of 200 countries and regions. (sciencedaily.com)
Writing in a linked Comment, Etienne Krug, Management of Noncommunicable Diseases, Disability, Violence and Injury Prevention, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, says: «The prevalence estimates provided by the NCD - Risk Factor Collaboration sound the alarm for large - scale, effective action to reduce the health and economic impact of diabetes. (sciencedaily.com)