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What is the major cause of ill health and premature mortality in almost all countries of the world?
What is the major cause of ill health and premature mortality in almost all countries of the world?
- Infectious diseases
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) (correct)
- Maternal and child health conditions
- Chronic diseases
What is the impact of NCDs on the health system?
What is the impact of NCDs on the health system?
- They reduce the burden on the health system.
- They improve the efficiency of the health system.
- They place huge pressure on the health system, overwhelming it. (correct)
- They have no impact on the health system.
What is the impact of NCDs on public health finances and household expenditures?
What is the impact of NCDs on public health finances and household expenditures?
- They increase public health finances but reduce household expenditures.
- They increase public health finances and household expenditures. (correct)
- They have no impact on public health finances or household expenditures.
- They reduce public health finances and household expenditures.
How are healthcare systems in low-resource settings oriented to meet the needs of those with NCDs?
How are healthcare systems in low-resource settings oriented to meet the needs of those with NCDs?
What is the challenge with the vertical program approach to addressing NCDs?
What is the challenge with the vertical program approach to addressing NCDs?
What has been the impact of improvements in public health on the health system's ability to address NCDs?
What has been the impact of improvements in public health on the health system's ability to address NCDs?
What approach is recommended for managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?
What approach is recommended for managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?
Why are disease-specific programs sometimes developed for NCDs?
Why are disease-specific programs sometimes developed for NCDs?
What interventions are recommended in addition to NCD programs?
What interventions are recommended in addition to NCD programs?
Why is strengthening primary care particularly important for NCD management?
Why is strengthening primary care particularly important for NCD management?
What is an advantage of managing NCDs at the primary care level?
What is an advantage of managing NCDs at the primary care level?
What does the text suggest about the management of NCD conditions and advice on reducing risk factors?
What does the text suggest about the management of NCD conditions and advice on reducing risk factors?
