MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Diabetes is one of the four major types of noncommunicable diseases (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases). It is a chronic condition that occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it does produce.

Detailed explanation-2: -Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease, are collectively responsible for 74% of all deaths worldwide.

Detailed explanation-3: -Myth #1: Diabetes is contagious Science has confirmed that diabetes is a non-communicable disease, so it’s not contagious-nor is a diagnosis your fault.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main types of NCD are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Diabetes and goiter are examples of non-infectious diseases.