Leading Causes of Death and Disability Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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'?

    <p>Non-communicable diseases and injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general aspect of indicators that combine mortality and morbidity?

    <p>Loss or improvement of health depending on social factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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