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Which of the following is a characteristic of non-communicable diseases?

They are non-infectious and nontransmissible (correct)

They can be transmitted through direct contact

They are caused by infectious agents

They have short-term symptoms

What are common lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases?

Malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, Ebola

Influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Chlamydia, Syphilis

Cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, cancers, COPD & diabetes (correct)

What is the most common cause of Cerebrovascular Disease or Stroke?

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

Atherosclerosis and hypertension (correct)

Genetic mutation

What are modifiable risk factors for lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases?

<p>Smoking, alcohol abuse, consuming too much fat, salt and sugar and physical inactivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Non-communicable diseases" are also known as:

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Non-Communicable Diseases

A characteristic of non-communicable diseases is that they are not spread from person to person.

Examples of common lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity.

Cerebrovascular Disease or Stroke

The most common cause of Cerebrovascular Disease or Stroke is high blood pressure.

Modifiable Risk Factors

Modifiable risk factors for lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases include unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and harmful use of alcohol.
These risk factors can be changed or managed through lifestyle modifications and interventions.

Alternative Names

Non-communicable diseases are also known as chronic diseases.

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