Friday, October 3, 2008

NCD Week


What is NCD?
A non-communicable disease or NCD is a disease which is not infectious. Such diseases may result from genetic or lifestyle factors. A Non-communicable Disease is an illness that is caused by something other than a pathogen. It might result from hereditary factors, improper diet, smoking, or other factors Those resulting from lifestyle factors are sometimes called diseases of affluence.

Examples include hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mental health problems, asthma, cancer, etc....

The non-communicable diseases are spread by: heredity, surroundings and behavior.


(from wikipedia)

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AMSA IMU is organising the NCD Week with the help from Campus Friends and Music Club. The NCD Week is held on 6 Oct till 11 Oct. Please come and join all the activities. =)





We are also selling our club T-shirts. Please come and have a look of the t-shirts at our booths at Atrium during the food fair on 7 - 9 Oct.


Have a pleasant day. =)

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