Prevalence of Non-communicable Diseases Discussion Post Example The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising rapidly in low-income countries due to social inequities and poor access to healthcare services. Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes are two of the most complex and grossly neglected diseases. Poverty, inequalities, and poor access to health contribute to a steady increase in comorbidities and the burden of NCDs. The increased number of deaths from NCDs and complications occur in low-income countries, accounting for almost 80% of premature deaths (Ismail et al., 2019). Approximately 48% of all NCD deaths occur in populations younger than 70 years […]