Noncommunicable Diseases Quiz
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What is a noncommunicable disease?

  • An infectious and transmissible medical condition
  • A condition that interferes with normal life
  • A chronic disease with symptoms lasting longer than 6 months
  • A disease caused by lifestyle factors (correct)

    • What is the most common cause of cerebrovascular disease or stroke?

  • Smoking
  • Physical inactivity
  • High blood pressure (correct)
  • Consuming too much fat

    • What is atherosclerosis?

  • A brain dysfunction related to disease of the blood vessels
  • An infectious disease of the blood vessels
  • A general term used to refer to heart disease
  • Deposition of fats and cholesterol within the walls of the artery (correct)

    • What are modifiable risk factors for noncommunicable diseases?

    <p>Consuming too much fat, salt, and sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hypertension?

    <p>Systolic blood pressure equal to or above 140mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure equal to or above 90 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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