Vocabulary Entry

noncommunicable

|adjective • noun

adjective

Referring to diseases or conditions that cannot be transmitted from one person to another.

Example Sentences

"Many noncommunicable diseases are linked to lifestyle choices."

"The hospital focuses primarily on noncommunicable conditions like diabetes and heart disease."

"Preventing noncommunicable diseases is a key goal of public health initiatives."

noun

Example Sentences

"Heart disease is considered a major noncommunicable in today’s society."

"Chronic respiratory diseases fall under the category of noncommunicables."

"The rise in noncommunicables is a concern for healthcare systems worldwide."