MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Cancer, diabetes, congestive heart failure and Alzheimer’s disease are all examples of noninfectious diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Non-communicable diseases are diseases that are not spread through infection or through other people, but are typically caused by unhealthy behaviours. They are the leading cause of death worldwide and present a huge threat to health and development, particularly in low-and middle-income countries.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that are not mainly caused by an acute infection, result in long-term health consequences and often create a need for long-term treatment and care. These conditions include cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic lung illnesses.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases account for the most non-communicable disease deaths. Diabetes. Preventable cancers. Chronic respiratory diseases. Mental health conditions. Injuries.