noncommunicable

American  

[non-kuh-myoo-ni-kuh-buhl] / ˌnɒn kəˈmyu nɪ kə bəl /

adjective

1. not communicable, especially with reference to a disease that is not transmitted through contact with an infected or afflicted person.

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Etymology

Origin of noncommunicable

non- + communicable

Example Sentences

As the World Health Organization notes: “Unhealthy diet is one of the leading risks for the global burden of disease, mainly for noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer.”

From Salon

The authors also discovered a larger healthspan-lifespan gap in women than men, “associated with a disproportionately larger burden of noncommunicable diseases in women.”

From Salon

"This means that people with cerebral palsy may develop other noncommunicable diseases in early adulthood that can contribute to accelerated aging and premature death," said Peterson.

From Science Daily

It's common knowledge that poor-quality diets are considered major risk factors for many health issues and even noncommunicable diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily

The diagnoses selected for the study were based on the leading causes of death and the most significant noncommunicable diseases in Finland.

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