Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) Quiz
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What is the leading cause of NCD deaths globally?

  • Respiratory diseases
  • Cardiovascular diseases (correct)
  • Cancers
  • Diabetes
  • How many people die from NCDs each year worldwide?

  • 41 million (correct)
  • 20 million
  • 30 million
  • 50 million
  • What are the common risk factors for NCDs?

  • Vaccination, excessive exercise, sugar consumption, and pollution
  • Genetics, air pollution, excessive sleep, and stress
  • Climate change, medication overuse, excessive screen time, and genetics
  • Tobacco use, harmful alcohol use, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diets (correct)
  • Where do over 85% of premature NCD deaths occur?

    <p>Low- and middle-income countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of all premature NCD deaths are accounted for by cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes?

    <p>Over 80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of diseases accounts for over 80% of all premature NCD deaths?

    <p>Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common risk factors for NCDs?

    <p>Tobacco use, physical inactivity, harmful alcohol use, and unhealthy diets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of NCD deaths globally?

    <p>Cardiovascular diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do over 85% of premature NCD deaths occur?

    <p>Low- and middle-income countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people die from NCDs each year worldwide?

    <p>41 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

    • NCDs are the leading cause of deaths globally.
    • Over 41 million people die from NCDs each year worldwide, accounting for 71% of all deaths globally.

    Risk Factors and Mortality Rates

    • Common risk factors for NCDs include tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and harmful use of alcohol.
    • Over 85% of premature NCD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.

    Disease Breakdown

    • Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes account for over 80% of all premature NCD deaths.
    • Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of NCD deaths globally.

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    Test your knowledge about noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) with this quiz. Explore the causes, impact, and management of conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Gain insights into the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.

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