20 Questions
What percentage of deaths globally are attributed to non-communicable diseases?
Over 2/3
Which of the following is NOT a type of non-communicable disease?
Infectious Disease
What is another term for CAD?
Ischemic Heart Disease
Which of the following is a healthy lifestyle habit?
Physical Activity
What is the term for high blood pressure?
Hypertensive
What is the term for a stroke or brain attack?
CVA
What is a characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
They are typically caused by unhealthy behaviors
What is a risk factor for non-communicable diseases?
Rapid urbanization
What is a type of non-communicable disease?
Cancer
What is a consequence of unhealthy diets and a lack of physical activity?
Raised blood pressure
What is another name for diabetes?
Diabetes Mellitus
What is a modifiable behavior that increases the risk of NCDs?
Tobacco use
What is a type of non-communicable disease that affects the lungs?
Chronic Respiratory Diseases
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
Non-communicable diseases
What percentage of deaths globally are attributed to NCDs due to air pollution?
85.7%
Which of the following metabolic changes is a risk factor for NCDs?
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels)
What is the long-term condition that develops over many years in people with high blood pressure?
Hypertensive heart disease
Which of the following NCDs accounts for the largest number of deaths globally?
Cardiovascular diseases
How many types of non-communicable diseases account for over two thirds of deaths globally?
4
What is the correct term for a stroke or brain attack?
Cerebrovascular accident
Study Notes
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
- NCDs are not spread through infection or person-to-person contact, but are typically caused by unhealthy behaviors.
- They are the leading cause of death worldwide, posing a significant threat to health and development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Risk Factors
- Modifiable behaviors, such as:
- Tobacco use
- Physical inactivity
- Unhealthy diet
- Harmful use of alcohol
- Environmental risk factors, such as:
- Air pollution (accounts for 6.7 million deaths globally, including 5.7 million due to NCDs)
Metabolic Risk Factors
- Contribute to four key metabolic changes that increase the risk of NCDs:
- Raised blood pressure
- Overweight/obesity
- Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels)
- Hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat in the blood)
Types of NCDs
- Four types of NCDs account for over two-thirds of deaths globally:
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Cancer
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
- Three types of Cardiovascular Diseases:
- Hypertensive heart disease (long-term condition that develops over many years in people with high blood pressure)
- Coronary Artery Disease / Ischemic Heart Disease
- Cerebrovascular Accident / Stroke
Healthy Lifestyles
- Three healthy lifestyles:
- Physical Activity
- Smoke Free
- Stress Free
This quiz covers the different types of non-communicable diseases, their characteristics, and the importance of healthy lifestyles. It also touches on cardiovascular diseases and their types.
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