97 Unlike infectious diseases, NCDs are not passed from person to person. Instead, they develop from genetic, environmental, physiological, and behavioral factors. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally and increasingly affect children and adolescents. Unlike infectious diseases, NCDs are not passed from person to person. Instead, they develop from genetic, environmental, … Continue reading UNICEF’s Call to Action: Tackling the Rising Burden of NCDs in Children and Adolescents