NCDs t Cardiovascular diseases account for most NcD deaths, or 17.5 million people annually, followed by cancers(8.2 million), respiratory diseases(4 million), and diabetes (1.5 million) These 4 groups of diseases account for 82% of all NCd deaths Tobacco use, physical inactivity, the harmful use of alcohol and unhealthy diets all increase the risk of dying from an NCD 15June2018NCDs  Cardiovascular diseases account for most NCD deaths, or 17.5 million people annually, followed by cancers (8.2 million), respiratory diseases (4 million), and diabetes (1.5 million).  These 4 groups of diseases account for 82% of all NCD deaths.  Tobacco use, physical inactivity, the harmful use of alcohol and unhealthy diets all increase the risk of dying from an NCD. 15 June 2018 6