Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disease burden
globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for the major part of death related to
NCDs followed by different types of cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
and diabetes. As the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations have
announced a 25% reduction in mortality of NCDs by 2025, different communities need to
adopt preventive strategies for achieving this goal. Personalized medicine approach as a …

The increase in life expectancy during the 20th century ranks as one of society's greatest
achievements, with massive growth in the numbers and proportion of the elderly, virtually
occurring in every country of the world. The burden of chronic diseases is one of the main
consequences of this phenomenon, severely hampering the quality of life of elderly people
and challenging the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare systems. Non-communicable
diseases (NCDs) are considered a global emergency responsible for over 70% of deaths …