NCDs

1. An inflammatory disease of the airways to the lungs.

• A. Allergy

• B. Asthma

• C. Cardiovascular Disease

• D. Renal Failure

Answer explanation

It makes breathing difficult and can make some physical activities difficult or even impossible. Asthma may be prevented through lifestyle changes, and medications.

Signs and Symptoms

• Shortness of breath

• Wheezing

• Coughing

•Chest Tightness

2. It occurs due to an abnormal immunologic response following an exposure to an allergen such as dust mites, pollen, bee venom, pet lice, and food

• A. Allergy

• B. Asthma

• C. Cardiovascular Disease

• D. Renal Failure

Answer explanation

A Food Allergy can cause:

• Tingling in the mouth.

• Swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or throat.

• Hives (an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin).

• Anaphylaxis (causes your immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock).

An insect sting allergy can cause:

• A large area of swelling (edema) at the sting site.

• Itching or hives all over the body.

• Cough, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath.

• Anaphylaxis.

3. It is the disease of the heart and blood vessels

• A. Allergy

• B. Asthma

• C. Cardiovascular Disease

• D. Renal Failure

Answer explanation

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.

4. It refers to inflammation of joints.

• A. Arthritis

• B. Asthma

• C. Diabetes

• D. Renal Failure

Answer explanation

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

5. A medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter the waste products from the blood.

• A. Arthritis

• B. Asthma

• C. Diabetes

• D. Renal Failure

Answer explanation

The term renal failure denotes inability of the kidneys to perform excretory function leading to retention of nitrogenous waste products from the blood.

6. It is caused by abnormal cells growing without control, they form masses called tumors.

• A. Arthritis

• B. Cancer

• C. Diabetes

• D. Renal Failure

Answer explanation

Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Cancerous tumors spread into, or invade, nearby tissues and can travel to distant places in the body to form new tumors (a process called metastasis). Cancerous tumors may also be called malignant tumors. Many cancers form solid tumors.

7. A disease that prevents the body to convert food into energy.

• A. Arthritis

• B. Cancer

• C. Diabetes

• D. Renal Failure

Answer explanation

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells

8. Diseases that CANNOT be spread from one person/thing to another are called non-communicable diseases.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells

8. Diseases that are not caused by pathogens (bad germs) are called non-communicable diseases.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells

10. Diseases that are caused by unhealthy lifestyle, heredity, and environmental exposures called non-communicable diseases.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells