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A senior officer from NCDC (Additional Director level) is designated as National Programme Officer (NPO), to coordinate the project activities under six sections namely Budget & Finance, Laboratory strengthening, Information Technology and Communication, Data Management and Monitoring, Human Resource Development and NCD Surveillance.
A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a disease that is not transmissible directly from one person to another. NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others. NCDs may be chronic or acute.
The central government of India periodically publishes a National Health Policy (NHP) to guide future health programs. In 1979 the Journal of the Indian Medical Association published a review of the policy. [1] There has been 3 NHPs by Government Of India. The three NHPs are- NHP (1983), NHP (2002) and NHP (2017). [citation needed]
Some common noncommunicable cardiovascular conditions and diseases include: heart attack. stroke. coronary artery disease. cerebrovascular disease. peripheral artery disease (PAD) congenital heart ...
Impact of Non-Communicable Disease on Your Health. Cardiovascular diseases. These conditions affect your blood vessels and heart. They include coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke ...
Hydrocephalus Association -- (301) 202-3811 or (888) 598-3789. National Hydrocephalus Foundation -- (562) 924-6666. Hydrocephalus Support Group, Inc. -- (636) 532-8228. Normal pressure ...
25 Causes of Raised Skin Bumps (with Pictures) Skin conditions like acne, keloids, allergies, and shingles may cause raised skin bumps. Bumps may also occur with more severe health conditions that ...
A national coverage determination (NCD) [1] is a United States nationwide determination of whether Medicare will pay for an item or service. [2] It is a form of utilization management and forms a medical guideline on treatment. Medicare coverage is limited to items and services that are considered "reasonable and necessary" for the diagnosis or ...