Types of Non-Communicable Diseases

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge about the various types of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their characteristics.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of non-communicable disease?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Diabetes

  4. Malaria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malaria is a communicable disease transmitted by mosquitoes, while heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are non-communicable diseases.

What is the leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases worldwide?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. Chronic respiratory diseases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases, accounting for approximately 17.9 million deaths each year.

Which type of cancer is the most common worldwide?

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Breast cancer

  3. Prostate cancer

  4. Colorectal cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with an estimated 2.2 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths each year.

What is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes?

  1. Genetics

  2. Lifestyle factors

  3. Viral infection

  4. Autoimmune disorder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Type 2 diabetes is primarily caused by lifestyle factors such as unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and obesity.

Which of the following is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases?

  1. Tobacco use

  2. Alcohol consumption

  3. Unhealthy diet

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and unhealthy diet are all major risk factors for non-communicable diseases.

What is the term for a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels?

  1. Diabetes mellitus

  2. Hypertension

  3. Dyslipidemia

  4. Obesity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin.

Which type of non-communicable disease is characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries?

  1. Atherosclerosis

  2. Arthritis

  3. Asthma

  4. Epilepsy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atherosclerosis is a non-communicable disease characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to the buildup of plaque.

What is the term for a chronic inflammatory lung disease that obstructs airflow?

  1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  2. Pneumonia

  3. Tuberculosis

  4. Lung cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that obstructs airflow, causing shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing.

Which of the following is a type of non-communicable mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Depression is a type of non-communicable mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a range of other symptoms that interfere with daily life.

What is the term for a chronic inflammatory joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling?

  1. Arthritis

  2. Osteoporosis

  3. Gout

  4. Lupus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling, affecting the joints and surrounding tissues.

Which of the following is a major risk factor for osteoporosis, a bone disease that weakens bones?

  1. Aging

  2. Menopause

  3. Lack of physical activity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aging, menopause, and lack of physical activity are all major risk factors for osteoporosis.

What is the term for a group of eye diseases that damage the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye?

  1. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

  2. Cataracts

  3. Glaucoma

  4. Diabetic retinopathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a group of eye diseases that damage the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision.

Which of the following is a type of non-communicable kidney disease characterized by the progressive loss of kidney function?

  1. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

  2. Acute kidney injury (AKI)

  3. Urinary tract infection (UTI)

  4. Kidney stones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a type of non-communicable kidney disease characterized by the progressive loss of kidney function over time.

What is the term for a group of liver diseases that cause scarring and damage to the liver?

  1. Cirrhosis

  2. Hepatitis

  3. Gallstones

  4. Pancreatitis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cirrhosis is a group of liver diseases that cause scarring and damage to the liver, leading to impaired liver function.

Which of the following is a type of non-communicable blood disorder characterized by the abnormal production of red blood cells?

  1. Sickle cell disease

  2. Thalassemia

  3. Hemophilia

  4. Leukemia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sickle cell disease is a type of non-communicable blood disorder characterized by the abnormal production of sickle-shaped red blood cells, leading to various health complications.

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