Alcohol, Smoking, and Non-Communicable Diseases

Alcohol, Smoking, and Non-Communicable Diseases

Lifestyle factors, such as drinking alcohol and smoking, significantly increase the risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These diseases are not passed from person to person but result from a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors. Globally, NCDs are the leading cause of death, accounting for 74% of all deaths.