Q: Which doctor to see for non-communicable disease (NCD)?
A: NCDs is a spectrum of disorders which may require treatment by different doctors, based on the specific symptoms shown. In case of Cardiovascular Diseases, Stroke and Diabetes, one has to visit an Internal Medicine Physician (M.D.) initially, and may then be referred to a Cardiologist, Neurologist, or an Endocrinologist respectively. Chronic Respiratory diseases are treated by Pulmonologists. Cancers are treated by Oncologists.
Q: What is the difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases?
A: Communicable diseases are infectious diseases which can be passed from one person to another, depending on the infectivity of the infective agent. On the contrary, non-communicable diseases are not passed on from person to person.
Q: How can you protect yourself from developing non-communicable diseases?
A: By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, risk factors of developing NCDs can be reduced remarkably.
Q: How does fast food contribute to non-communicable diseases?
A: Fast food is rich in saturated fats and sodium (salt) which are deleterious to cardiovascular health.
Q: Is asthma a non-communicable disease?
A: Yes. Asthma is considered as one of the non-communicable diseases.
