5 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
They are non-infectious and nontransmissible
What are common lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases?
Cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, cancers, COPD & diabetes
What is the most common cause of Cerebrovascular Disease or Stroke?
Atherosclerosis and hypertension
What are modifiable risk factors for lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases?
Smoking, alcohol abuse, consuming too much fat, salt and sugar and physical inactivity
"Non-communicable diseases" are also known as:
"Chronic diseases"
Study Notes
Non-Communicable Diseases
- A characteristic of non-communicable diseases is that they are not spread from person to person.
Common Lifestyle-Related Non-Communicable Diseases
- 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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