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NCD prevention must begin in childhood, UNICEF says, warning risks can start before birth

Firstpost 01 Sep

India

NCD prevention must begin in childhood, UNICEF says, warning risks can start before birth — Sources: Firstpost

Non-communicable diseases are increasingly affecting children and adolescents, with factors such as preterm birth, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and obesity shaping health risks early in life. UNICEF India says prevention, screening and continuous care must begin well before adulthood.

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