Non-Communicable

What are non-communicable diseases also known as?

• Chronic diseases

• Infectious diseases

• Acute diseases

• Viral diseases

Which of the following is NOT a main type of non-communicable disease?

• Influenza

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Chronic respiratory disease

How many deaths per year are non-communicable diseases responsible for?

• About 10 million

• About 41 million

• About 52 million

• About 30 million

What percentage of all deaths are due to non-communicable diseases?

• About 60%

• About 71%

• About 50%

• About 80%

Which factor is NOT modifiable in the context of non-communicable diseases?

• Physical inactivity

• Smoking

• Age

• Nutrition

What is a major way to prevent and control non-communicable diseases?

• Avoiding vaccinations

• Reducing exposure to sunlight

• Focusing on reducing risk factors

• Increasing consumption of processed foods

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases?

• Sex

• Age

• Poor nutrition

• Genetic makeup

By what year is it estimated that deaths from non-communicable diseases will increase to 52 million a year?

• 2025

• 2040

• 2050

• 2030

Which of the following diseases is considered a non-communicable disease?

• COVID-19

• Common cold

• Tuberculosis

• Heart attack

What is the relationship between socioeconomic status and non-communicable diseases?

• Direct relation

• Inverse relation

• No relation

• Complicated relation