12 Questions
What is replacing infectious and parasitic diseases as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide?
Chronic diseases
Based on the text, what percentage of deaths in 2016 was attributed to noncommunicable (chronic) disorders?
72%
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a chronic disease in the text?
Influenza
What public health challenge is highlighted in the text due to the rise of chronic diseases?
One of the greatest public health challenges of all time
What type of diseases contribute significantly to the Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) in sub-Saharan African nations?
Communicable diseases
Which regions have a higher percentage of DALY due to noncommunicable diseases according to the text?
North America, Western Europe, and Australasia
What is the major cause of DALY in developed nations such as North America and Western Europe?
Ischemic heart disease and cancer
Which conditions are more prominent in developing nations compared to developed nations?
Communicable diseases and maternal conditions
What are some common biological risk factors linking cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and type 2 diabetes?
High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and overweight
Which major behavioral risk factor is associated with chronic diseases?
Tobacco use
In the global trends of deaths from 1990 to 2016, what category showed an increase in deaths?
Non-communicable diseases
What should actions to prevent major chronic diseases focus on, according to the text?
Controlling key risk factors in an integrated manner
Test your knowledge on the global epidemiology of chronic diseases and the epidemiologic transition with this quiz. Explore the silent pandemic of chronic diseases affecting populations worldwide and the shift from infectious to chronic diseases as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality.
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