#1
Which of the following is NOT a noncommunicable disease?
HIV/AIDS
ExplanationHIV/AIDS is an infectious disease.
#2
Which lifestyle factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of noncommunicable diseases?
Regular physical activity
ExplanationRegular physical activity reduces the risk of noncommunicable diseases.
#3
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases?
High cholesterol levels
ExplanationHigh cholesterol levels increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
#4
Which organ is primarily affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Lungs
ExplanationChronic obstructive pulmonary disease primarily affects the lungs.
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of noncommunicable diseases?
They often have multifactorial causes
ExplanationNoncommunicable diseases often have multifactorial causes.
#6
Which of the following is NOT considered a noncommunicable disease?
Malaria
ExplanationMalaria is an infectious disease.
#7
What is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 70% of all deaths?
Noncommunicable diseases
ExplanationNoncommunicable 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
ExplanationNoncommunicable diseases have a chronic course with long-term effects.
#9
What percentage of deaths globally are attributed to noncommunicable diseases?
70%
Explanation70% of deaths globally are attributed to noncommunicable diseases.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a type of noncommunicable disease?
Infectious diseases
ExplanationInfectious diseases are not noncommunicable.
#11
What is the primary cause of chronic kidney disease?
High blood pressure
ExplanationHigh 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
ExplanationObesity 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
ExplanationType 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood glucose levels.
#14
Which lifestyle factor has been strongly linked to the development of cancer?
Smoking
ExplanationSmoking is strongly linked to the development of cancer.
#15
What is the most common form of cancer in men worldwide?
Prostate cancer
ExplanationProstate cancer is the most common cancer in men globally.
#16
What is the primary characteristic of chronic noncommunicable diseases?
They have a long duration
ExplanationChronic 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
ExplanationNAFLD is characterized by fat accumulation in the liver.