Sustainable Development and the Battle against Non‑Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Ram Kumar Garg

Abstract


Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern regarding the increasing burden of non‑communicable diseases (NCDs) and the crucial role that sustainable development can play in addressing this global health challenge.

 

International Journal of Preventive Medicine 15():21, April 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_334_23

Corresponding Author: Dr. Ram Kumar Garg

E-mail: ram.nursing@tmu.ac.in

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Keywords


Global health; non‑Communicable Diseases; sustainable development

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