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WorksheetsNoncommunicable Diseases Question Bank
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
What are Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)?
Diseases caused by viruses
Diseases transmitted from person to person
Diseases that are not passed between people
Diseases that only affect children
Which of the following is a Noncommunicable Disease?
Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
Heart disease
Flu
Which of the following is NOT an NCD?
Stroke
Arthritis
Diabetes
Influenza
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
Stroke
Heart disease
Cancer
Diabetes
Which is a common risk factor for heart disease?
High blood pressure
Good nutrition
Regular exercise
Drinking plenty of water
Which symptom is most closely linked to heart disease?
Sudden numbness
Chest pain
Joint swelling
Blurred vision
Which prevention method reduces risk of heart disease?
(a)
What is the second leading cause of death globally?
Diabetes
Cancer
Stroke
Arthritis
A stroke happens when…
The lungs fill with fluid
Blood flow to the brain is interrupted
The heart stops beating
Insulin is not produced
Which is a warning sign of a stroke?
Increased thirst
Sudden trouble speaking
Joint pain
Skin changes
Cancer is caused by…
Uncontrolled cell growth
Lack of insulin
Broken bones
Low blood pressure
Which is a risk factor for cancer?
Smoking
Regular exercise
Eating fruits and vegetables
Low blood pressure
Which is a possible symptom of cancer?
Blurred vision
Chest tightness
Unexplained weight loss
Sudden weakness on one side
There are approximately how many types of cancer?
Over 100
10
25
50
Diabetes involves the body's use or production of...
Oxygen
Insulin
Blood cells
Cholesterol
Which is a symptom of diabetes?
Frequent urination
Joint swelling
Sudden numbness
Wheezing
Which is a way to prevent diabetes?
Avoid exercise
Eat a healthy diet
Smoke cigarettes
Skip medical check-ups
Which disease affects the lungs and airways?
Arthritis
Cancer
Chronic respiratory diseases
Stroke
A common symptom of asthma is...
Joint stiffness
Wheezing
Blurred vision
Weight loss
Which risk factor is linked to chronic respiratory diseases?
Smoking
Drinking too much water
Exercise
Low cholesterol
Arthritis is defined as...
inflammation of the joints
a disease of the heart
a disorder of the lungs
an infection of the skin
Which is a risk factor for arthritis?
Family history
Low weight
Childhood infection
High blood sugar
Which is a common symptom of arthritis?
Shortness of breath
Joint pain
Blurred vision
Increased thirst
What is one way to prevent arthritis?
Maintaining a healthy weight
Smoking
Ignoring pain
Avoiding exercise
A key point about NCDs is...
They are contagious
They progress slowly
They only affect the elderly
They cannot be prevented
