Risk factors for non-communicable diseases

Risk factors affect the chance that a person will develop a non-communicable disease. Risk factors can be lifestyle factors, e.g. diet, smoking, environmental, e.g. air pollution, or genetic, e.g. alleles. Experiencing multiple factors can increase the likelihood a person will develop a particular disease. Interpreting data on non-communicable diseases and risk factors at local, national and global levels. The importance of peer review and communicating research on risk factors to a range of audiences.