A healthy diet is not a risk factor for non-communicable diseases. In fact, it can help to reduce the risk of these diseases.

High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 10.8 million deaths in 2019.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are all risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

Atrial fibrillation, carotid artery stenosis, and diabetes are all risk factors for stroke.

Smoking, exposure to air pollution, and occupational exposure to dust and chemicals are all risk factors for COPD.

Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and unhealthy diet are all risk factors for cancer.

Obesity, physical inactivity, and family history of diabetes are all risk factors for diabetes.

Stress, trauma, and genetics are all risk factors for mental health disorders.

Alcohol consumption, reckless behavior, and unsafe environment are all risk factors for unintentional injuries.

Unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and tobacco use are all risk factors for non-communicable diseases in children and adolescents.

Promoting healthy diet, encouraging physical activity, and reducing tobacco use are all strategies to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.

The World Health Assembly has set a global target for reducing the number of deaths from non-communicable diseases by 25% by 2025.

Heart disease is a non-communicable disease, while malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS are communicable diseases.

Age, family history, and head injury are all risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.

Age, genetics, and exposure to toxins are all risk factors for Parkinson's disease.