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What distinguishes the causes of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease from infectious diseases according to the text?

They are rapidly fatal, unlike infectious diseases.

They were not thought to have causes until the mid-20th century.

They tend to develop over time and cannot be prevented by vaccines. (correct)

They have single specific causes, in contrast to infectious diseases.

What was the perception of cancer and heart disease in older age before the mid-20th century?

They were viewed as inevitable aspects of aging. (correct)

They were considered preventable with vaccines.

They were thought to have single identifiable causes.

They were believed to have no cure.

Which of the following is necessary for preventing chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer?

Developing a magic bullet medication for each disease

Increasing awareness about the symptoms of the disease

Administering vaccines to the population

Understanding the specific cause that leads to the disease (correct)

What is the significance of epidemiology in combating chronic diseases?

It contributes to understanding the causes and prevention of chronic diseases. Signup and view all the answers

Why are epidemiologic studies of chronic diseases considered more challenging than investigations of acute outbreaks of infectious diseases?

Chronic diseases develop over time and are complex. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key characteristics of chronic diseases like heart disease and some cancers mentioned in the text?

They develop over time and are disabling rather than fatal. Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the best approach to protecting the public against chronic diseases in the text?

Learning how to prevent chronic diseases Signup and view all the answers

Why cannot chronic diseases like heart disease and some cancers be cured by a 'magic bullet'?

They develop over time and are complex. Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of understanding the causes of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease?

It allows for early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases. Signup and view all the answers

Why are epidemiologic studies crucial for combating chronic diseases like Alzheimer's disease and cancer?

They provide information on how to protect individuals from these diseases. Signup and view all the answers