The MILLET MISSION: The potential to combat non-communicable diseases and future research opportunities in India

NCD Burden and the role of nutritionChronic diseases, often known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), pose a significant threat to worldwide public health. As per World Health Organisation (WHO), NCDs account for 74% of all fatalities worldwide, with cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory dise...

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Published inIndian journal of community health Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 246 - 249
Main Authors Ramanathan, Vanisree, Tripathi, Shailesh, Bhattacharya, Sudip, Jahnavi, G, Gupta, Pratima, Varshney, Saurabh
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.06.2023
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Summary:NCD Burden and the role of nutritionChronic diseases, often known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), pose a significant threat to worldwide public health. As per World Health Organisation (WHO), NCDs account for 74% of all fatalities worldwide, with cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes being the leading causes.[1] Inadequate nutrition, including diets heavy in sugar, salt, saturated and trans fats, and deficient in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources, is a significant risk factor for NCDs. The World Health Organization suggests a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds and low in processed foods, sugar, saturated and trans fats.[2]
ISSN:0971-7587
2248-9509
DOI:10.47203/IJCH.2023.v35i02.021