This document provides an outline and overview of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It defines NCDs as non-infectious and non-transmissible medical conditions. NCDs are characterized by complex causality, long development periods that may be asymptomatic, functional impairment or disability, and need for long-term treatment. Risk factors include behaviors like tobacco use and diet as well as genetic and age-related factors. The document examines NCDs that affect major body systems like the cardiovascular, digestive, and nervous systems. It provides examples of diseases for each system, like hypertension in the cardiovascular system and peptic ulcers in the digestive system.