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What is the leading cause of death and disability in the elderly in developed countries?
What is the leading cause of death and disability in the elderly in developed countries?
- Infectious diseases
- Obesity
- The exact cause is unknown
- Emotional stress
- Non-communicable diseases (correct)
What does GBD stand for?
What does GBD stand for?
- Systematic scientific work
- Global social product
- Global health assessment
- Reference group of Global Childhood Epidemiology
- The global burden of disease (correct)
What is the leading cause of death and disability among children in developed countries?
What is the leading cause of death and disability among children in developed countries?
- The specific cause is unknown
- Genetic diseases
- Infectious diseases
- Non-communicable diseases (correct)
- Environmental factors and nutritional deficiencies
What is meant by 'double burden' or 'triple loading'?
What is meant by 'double burden' or 'triple loading'?
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What is the general aspect of indicators that combine mortality and morbidity?
What is the general aspect of indicators that combine mortality and morbidity?
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