Public Awareness and Preventive Strategies for Non-Communicable Diseases

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@article{1715551,
      author = {Shreyam Goel, Adil Ansari, Shivee Sharma, Saritha S. R.},
      title = {Public Awareness and Preventive Strategies for Non-Communicable Diseases},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {9},
      number = {9},
      pages = {2562-2573},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1715551.pdf},
      abstract = {Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute one of the most critical public health challenges of the modern era, accounting for a majority of global deaths and imposing long-term social and economic burdens on individuals and nations. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions dominate the global disease profile, with a growing prevalence in developing and transitional economies. Unlike communicable diseases, NCDs are largely preventable, as they are strongly linked to modifiable behavioral and lifestyle risk factors such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and chronic stress. However, despite this preventability, the incidence of NCDs continues to rise due to inadequate public awareness, delayed diagnosis, and insufficient emphasis on preventive healthcare. This research paper examines the role of public awareness and preventive strategies in addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases. The study evaluates public understanding of NCD risk factors, analyzes the effectiveness of preventive health campaigns, and explores strategies that can reduce disease prevalence and premature mortality. A descriptive and analytical research design based on secondary data has been adopted, drawing from peer-reviewed journals, international health reports, and government policy documents. The findings indicate that while awareness regarding NCDs has improved globally, significant gaps persist between awareness and sustained behavioral change. The study concludes that comprehensive, long-term, and community-centered preventive strategies are essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 and ensuring improved population health outcomes.},
      keywords = {Non-Communicable Diseases; Public Awareness; Preventive Health Strategies; Lifestyle Modification; Health Promotion; Sustainable Development.},
      month = {March},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I9-1715551}
  }