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What is a noncommunicable disease?
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?
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?
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?
What are modifiable risk factors for noncommunicable diseases?
What is hypertension?
What is hypertension?
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