Chronic Diseases

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What is the leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization?

  1. Cancer

  2. Heart disease

  3. Stroke

  4. Chronic respiratory diseases


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for approximately 18 million deaths each year.

Which chronic disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hypertension

  3. Arthritis

  4. Asthma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin.

What is the most common type of cancer worldwide?

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Breast cancer

  3. Prostate cancer

  4. Colorectal cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 1.8 million deaths each year.

Which chronic disease is characterized by inflammation and damage to the joints?

  1. Arthritis

  2. Osteoporosis

  3. Glaucoma

  4. Multiple sclerosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation and damage to the joints, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

What is the leading cause of blindness globally?

  1. Cataracts

  2. Glaucoma

  3. Age-related macular degeneration

  4. Diabetic retinopathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally, characterized by clouding of the eye's lens, resulting in blurred vision and eventually blindness.

Which chronic disease is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath?

  1. Asthma

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Tuberculosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath due to inflammation and narrowing of the airways.

What is the most common type of dementia?

  1. Alzheimer's disease

  2. Vascular dementia

  3. Lewy body dementia

  4. Frontotemporal dementia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for approximately 60-80% of cases. It is characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline.

Which chronic disease is characterized by high blood pressure?

  1. Hypertension

  2. Hypotension

  3. Arrhythmia

  4. Heart failure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic disease characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure.

What is the leading cause of kidney failure globally?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hypertension

  3. Glomerulonephritis

  4. Polycystic kidney disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure globally, accounting for approximately 40% of cases.

Which chronic disease is characterized by the buildup of uric acid in the blood, leading to painful joints and gout?

  1. Gout

  2. Rheumatoid arthritis

  3. Osteoarthritis

  4. Lupus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gout is a chronic disease characterized by the buildup of uric acid in the blood, leading to painful joints and gout attacks.

What is the most common type of liver disease worldwide?

  1. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

  2. Hepatitis B

  3. Hepatitis C

  4. Cirrhosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common type of liver disease worldwide, characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver.

Which chronic disease is characterized by the hardening of the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow?

  1. Atherosclerosis

  2. Thrombosis

  3. Embolism

  4. Vasculitis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque, leading to reduced blood flow.

What is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide?

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Breast cancer

  3. Colorectal cancer

  4. Prostate cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 1.8 million deaths each year.

Which chronic disease is characterized by the loss of bone density, leading to increased risk of fractures?

  1. Osteoporosis

  2. Osteoarthritis

  3. Gout

  4. Rheumatoid arthritis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Osteoporosis is a chronic disease characterized by the loss of bone density, leading to increased risk of fractures, particularly in the hip, spine, and wrist.

What is the most common type of chronic kidney disease?

  1. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

  2. Acute kidney injury (AKI)

  3. Nephrotic syndrome

  4. Polycystic kidney disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common type of chronic kidney disease, characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time.

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