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Noncommunicable Diseases and their Characteristics Quiz

#1

Which of the following is NOT a noncommunicable disease?

HIV/AIDS
Explanation

HIV/AIDS is an infectious disease.

#2

Which lifestyle factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of noncommunicable diseases?

Regular physical activity
Explanation

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of noncommunicable diseases.

#3

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases?

High cholesterol levels
Explanation

High cholesterol levels increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

#4

Which organ is primarily affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Lungs
Explanation

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease primarily affects the lungs.

#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of noncommunicable diseases?

They often have multifactorial causes
Explanation

Noncommunicable diseases often have multifactorial causes.

#6

Which of the following is NOT considered a noncommunicable disease?

Malaria
Explanation

Malaria is an infectious disease.

#7

What is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 70% of all deaths?

Noncommunicable diseases
Explanation

Noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide.

#8

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of noncommunicable diseases?

Chronic course with long-term effects
Explanation

Noncommunicable diseases have a chronic course with long-term effects.

#9

What percentage of deaths globally are attributed to noncommunicable diseases?

70%
Explanation

70% of deaths globally are attributed to noncommunicable diseases.

#10

Which of the following is NOT a type of noncommunicable disease?

Infectious diseases
Explanation

Infectious diseases are not noncommunicable.

#11

What is the primary cause of chronic kidney disease?

High blood pressure
Explanation

High blood pressure is the primary cause of chronic kidney disease.

#12

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes?

Obesity
Explanation

Obesity is a modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

#13

Which noncommunicable disease is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood?

Type 2 diabetes
Explanation

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood glucose levels.

#14

Which lifestyle factor has been strongly linked to the development of cancer?

Smoking
Explanation

Smoking is strongly linked to the development of cancer.

#15

What is the most common form of cancer in men worldwide?

Prostate cancer
Explanation

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men globally.

#16

What is the primary characteristic of chronic noncommunicable diseases?

They have a long duration
Explanation

Chronic noncommunicable diseases have a long duration.

#17

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?

Accumulation of fat in the liver
Explanation

NAFLD is characterized by fat accumulation in the liver.

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