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

This can be explained by a rise in noncommunicable diseases.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2024

It is estimated that physical inactivity will have caused 500 million new cases of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, or other noncommunicable diseases by 2030, costing £21-million annually.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

The World Health Organization on Monday warned against using artificial sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, saying that long-term use is not effective and could pose health risks.

From New York Times • May 15, 2023

The earlier allegation didn’t result in any significant consequences for Waqanivalu, who headed a small team in WHO’s noncommunicable diseases department and had been preparing to run for regional director of the Western Pacific.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023

If he says tuberculosis is incurable, noncommunicable, hereditary, or curable by drugs, or if he tries to cure cancer by osteopathy, he can do more injury than an insane criminal.

From Civics and Health by Allen, William H.