Dietary and Lifestyle Determinants of Non‑Communicable Diseases: Salt, Sugar, Alcohol and Physical Activity

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Dear Colleagues,

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases, are the leading causes of mortality worldwide. These conditions are closely linked to modifiable lifestyle factors, including dietary habits and physical activity levels. Excessive consumption of salt and sugar, along with alcohol consumption, significantly increases the risk of developing NCDs. Additionally, physical inactivity contributes to the high prevalence of these diseases. Addressing these determinants through public health initiatives and individual behavioral changes is crucial for reducing the global burden of NCDs. We welcome submissions related to dietary factors, lifestyle behaviors, and their associations with NCDs.

Prof. Dr. Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki
Dr. Machoene Derrick Sekgala
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Children children	2.1	3.8	2014	17.5 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Dietetics dietetics	-	-	2022	27.3 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Epidemiologia epidemiologia	2.2	4.3	2020	21.9 Days	CHF 1400	Submit
Healthcare healthcare	2.7	4.7	2013	22.4 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Obesities obesities	1.3	1.8	2021	18.6 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Medical Sciences medsci	4.4	8.7	2013	18.7 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Diseases diseases	3.0	3.7	2013	21 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Trends in Public Health tph	-	-	2026	15.0 days *	CHF 1000	Submit

* Median value for all MDPI journals in the second half of 2025.

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