15 Questions
Which of the following is considered a non-communicable disease?
Parkinson's disease
Which disease accounts for the highest number of deaths due to non-communicable diseases?
Cardiovascular disease
What percentage of deaths from cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes were premature?
Over 80%
Which of the following is a risk factor for non-communicable diseases?
Tobacco use
Which condition accounts for roughly 2.6 million deaths related to non-communicable diseases?
High cholesterol
Which of the following is a non-communicable infectious disease?
Chagas disease
What is the leading cause of premature deaths among cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes?
Cardiovascular disease
Which risk factor contributes to approximately 5 million deaths annually due to non-communicable diseases?
Physical inactivity
How many deaths worldwide were attributed to chronic respiratory diseases in 2019?
4.1 million
What percentage of deaths from the four main non-communicable diseases were premature, not reaching the age of 70?
~80%
What is the primary source of food energy for humans?
Cooked food
Which nutrient is NOT mentioned as essential in food?
Fiber
What do omnivorous humans use to prepare food for consumption?
Cooking
Which factor heavily contributes to the environmental impact of the conventional agriculture system?
Fossil fuels
What aspect of the food system has significant impacts on a wide range of social and political issues?
Sustainability
Test your knowledge on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which include conditions like Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, heart diseases, diabetes, and more. Learn about the characteristics, impact, and prevention of NCDs.
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