There are 4 types of Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) which are the top cause of death worldwide: cardiovascular diseases (responsible for 48% of these deaths), cancers (21%), chronic respiratory diseases (12%), and diabetes (3%).

NCDs are largely preventable by tackling 4 risk factors: tobacco, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol.

According to World Health Organization:

  •   36 millions people die annually from NCDs.
  •   63% of all global deaths are due to NCDs (WHO, 2011).
  •   18% of children and adolescents aged 5-19 are overweight and obese in 2016 compared to 4% in 1975 (WHO, 2017).

We believe in “We Are What We Eat”. Sprouts is dedicated to advocate for improving accessibility to holistic and diverse food and health options and food security at both the personal and the community levels.