This document discusses types of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including chronic kidney disease, various cancers, and chronic respiratory diseases. It notes that over 30% of cancers are preventable through avoiding risk factors like tobacco, obesity, poor diet, inactivity, alcohol, infections, and pollution. The document also states that NCDs are the leading global cause of death, accounting for 68% of all deaths in 2012, with risk factors like lifestyle and environment increasing people's likelihood of developing certain NCDs. Tobacco use causes over 5 million deaths annually and obesity over 2.8 million deaths, while high cholesterol and blood pressure also contribute to millions of NCD deaths each year.