Abstract:
Non Communicable diseases (NCDs) are causing a big blow in Pakistan as according to World Health Organization (WHO), 25% deaths are caused by non-communicable diseases. Non Communicable diseases include respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and all types of cancer but in some cases it includes mental illness as well. This study includes a comparative study of non-communicable diseases in rural and urban areas and also what are the policies made by the Ministry of Health in order to reduce the effect of these diseases. This study focuses on the impacts of lifestyles on the risk factors of NCDs that how lifestyle is affecting the increase rate on NCDs. This study also explains the role of supply chain management that how supply chain is working for the NCDs in Pakistan. Drug authority is also being involved in knowing the effects of the NCDs within the country.
