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WorksheetsCHEW 209 2nd C. A TEST
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are best described as diseases that:
Spread rapidly from person to person
Are caused only by bacteria and viruses
Have long duration and slow progression
Affect only elderly people
Which of the following is the leading cause of death worldwide according to WHO?
Communicable diseases
Injuries
Non-communicable diseases
Maternal conditions
Diabetes mellitus mainly occurs when:
The liver produces excess glucose
The pancreas produces too much insulin
The pancreas produces insufficient insulin or the body cannot use it effectively
Blood sugar levels fall below normal
Which of the following accounts for the highest number of NCD-related deaths globally?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Diabetes
Cancer
Respiratory diseases
Cardiovascular diseases
Which of the following is a major risk factor common to most NCDs?
Bacterial infection
Poor sanitation
Unhealthy diet
Vaccination
The four major types of non-communicable diseases include all EXCEPT:
Cardiovascular diseases
Diabetes
Tuberculosis
Cancer
Which of the following is NOT a cause of non-communicable diseases?
Sedentary lifestyle
Poor nutrition
Tobacco use
Parasite infestation
Historically, non-communicable diseases were once referred to as:
Diseases of poverty
Tropical diseases
Disease of the rich
Occupational diseases
A disease that develops slowly over time and is chronic in nature is classified as:
Acute disease
Infectious disease
Communicable disease
Non-communicable disease
Which of the following best distinguishes communicable diseases from non-communicable diseases?
Severity
Mode of transmission
Duration of illness
Cost of treatment
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for NCDs?
Age
Gender
Genetic makeup
Physical inactivity
According to WHO, the four main modifiable risk factors for NCDs include all EXCEPT:
Tobacco use
Unhealthy diet
Physical inactivity
Genetic inheritance
Physical inactivity contributes to NCDs mainly by increasing the risk of:
Malaria and tuberculosis
Obesity and high blood pressure
Viral infections
Allergic reactions
15. Which age group accounts for most “premature” deaths due to NCDs?
Under 5 years
15–29 years
30–69 years
Above 80 years
The life-course perspective suggests that many adult NCDs originate:
During old age
After retirement
In adulthood only
In the uterus and early life
Which maternal factor during pregnancy can increase the risk of NCDs in adulthood?
Adequate sleep
Balanced diet
Smoking and alcohol use
Regular exercise
In low- and middle-income countries, the rising burden of NCDs is strongly linked to:
Increased vaccination coverage
Western lifestyle and urbanization
. Reduced population growth
Improved sanitation
Cardiovascular diseases primarily affect the:
Digestive system
Nervous system
. Heart and blood vessels
Respiratory system
Cancer is characterized by:
Controlled cell growth
Spread limited to one organ
Uncontrolled cell growth with potential to spread
Always being curable
The full meaning of BMI is?
Body Mess Index
Body Moss Indent
Body Mat Index
Body Mass Index
