iajabmsIAJABMSIAJABMS2709-3298https://doi.org/10.47310/iajabms.2022.v03i01.002Non-Communicable Diseases in the COVID-19 Era: A Study on How COVID-19 Has Affected the Prevention and Management of NcdsAnjaliChauhanRuchikaBatraGurpriyaGauravSethiManishaBhatiyaPriyankaThe synergistic effect of COVID-19 and NCDs has the potential to augment the global burden of the disease. People living with NCDs like diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney diseases, heart failure, cancer or any other cardiovascular disease are more prone for acquiring severe infection due to COVID-19. With this background, a study was done on a population more than18 years of age by an online survey, to assess the possible hurdles in management of NCDs during COVID-19 pandemic. The study observed the lack of physical exercise as a major risk factor. It was reported that there was difficulty in seeking the services of a doctor, there was insufficient staff in the hospitals to provide primary healthcare services during the lockdown period. Telemedicine consultation on the other hand has proved to be useful for the individuals and study showed that there was easy accessibility. The prevention and management of NCDs during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for the whole world. There is an utmost need to strengthen the primary healthcare services and alleviate people’s fear about living with NCDs during COVID-19.