ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors)
ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) are a type of medicine that is mostly used to treat hypertension and heart diseases by relaxing blood vessels. ACE inhibitors blocks the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme, which do not allow the conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 11. Moreover it also increases the levels of a peptide bradykinin that […]
The Role of Public Health Policies in Controlling Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are major health challenges worldwide. Unlike infectious diseases these diseases are caused by a combination of the following; lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors. With an increasing global burden of NCDs, the presence of public health policies is essential in curbing the epidemic, as well as […]
What Are Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)?
Non-communicable diseases are a group of medical conditions that are not transmitted from person to person. Rather, they come about due to the course of time and are often a result of poor eating habits, insufficient physical activities, use of tobacco, and the intake of alcohol in amounts that are beyond normal. These are the […]