MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Non-infectious diseases are not caused by pathogens and therefore cannot be spread from one person to another. Instead, non-infectious diseases are caused by factors such as genetics, malnutrition, environment and lifestyle. Examples of non-infectious diseases include cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy.

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: -Non-infectious diseases are also called non-communicable diseases. Such diseases do not spread from an infected person to a healthy person. These diseases are not caused by only pathogens or infectious agents.

Detailed explanation-4: -A noncommunicable disease is a noninfectious health condition that cannot be spread from person to person. It also lasts for a long period of time. This is also known as a chronic disease. A combination of genetic, physiological, lifestyle, and environmental factors can cause these diseases.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cardiovascular diseases. Cancers. Diabetes. Chronic respiratory diseases.