Causes of Disabilities

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Which of the following is a common cause of physical disability?

  1. Congenital defects

  2. Accidents

  3. Infections

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Congenital defects, accidents, and infections are all common causes of physical disability.

What is the leading cause of blindness worldwide?

  1. Cataracts

  2. Glaucoma

  3. Age-related macular degeneration

  4. Diabetic retinopathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, accounting for over 50% of all cases.

Which of the following is a common cause of hearing loss?

  1. Exposure to loud noise

  2. Aging

  3. Genetic factors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exposure to loud noise, aging, and genetic factors are all common causes of hearing loss.

What is the leading cause of intellectual disability?

  1. Down syndrome

  2. Fetal alcohol syndrome

  3. Autism spectrum disorder

  4. Cerebral palsy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Down syndrome is the leading cause of intellectual disability, accounting for about 25% of all cases.

Which of the following is a common cause of mental illness?

  1. Genetics

  2. Environmental factors

  3. Trauma

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetics, environmental factors, and trauma are all common causes of mental illness.

What is the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide?

  1. Ischemic heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Lower respiratory infections

  4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of DALYs worldwide, accounting for over 10% of all DALYs.

Which of the following is a common cause of disability in children?

  1. Cerebral palsy

  2. Spina bifida

  3. Autism spectrum disorder

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and autism spectrum disorder are all common causes of disability in children.

What is the leading cause of disability in older adults?

  1. Arthritis

  2. Heart disease

  3. Stroke

  4. Dementia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in older adults, affecting over 50% of people aged 65 and older.

Which of the following is a common cause of disability in developing countries?

  1. Malnutrition

  2. Infectious diseases

  3. Maternal and child health conditions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malnutrition, infectious diseases, and maternal and child health conditions are all common causes of disability in developing countries.

What is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide?

  1. Cataracts

  2. Glaucoma

  3. Age-related macular degeneration

  4. Diabetic retinopathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, accounting for over 50% of all cases.

Which of the following is a common cause of preventable hearing loss?

  1. Exposure to loud noise

  2. Aging

  3. Genetic factors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to loud noise is a common cause of preventable hearing loss.

What is the leading cause of preventable intellectual disability?

  1. Down syndrome

  2. Fetal alcohol syndrome

  3. Autism spectrum disorder

  4. Cerebral palsy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading cause of preventable intellectual disability.

Which of the following is a common cause of preventable mental illness?

  1. Genetics

  2. Environmental factors

  3. Trauma

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Environmental factors, such as childhood trauma and abuse, are common causes of preventable mental illness.

What is the leading cause of preventable disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide?

  1. Ischemic heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Lower respiratory infections

  4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of preventable DALYs worldwide, accounting for over 10% of all DALYs.

Which of the following is a common cause of preventable disability in children?

  1. Cerebral palsy

  2. Spina bifida

  3. Autism spectrum disorder

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and autism spectrum disorder are all common causes of preventable disability in children.

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