Introduction to noncommunicable diseases pre-module quiz

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are diseases that are:

NCDs are the leading cause of death and disability globally.

Which of the following are the four main types of NCD?
(Select all that apply)

How many out of every five people with an NCD have one for the four main types of NCD?

A person with an NCD may have difficulties with:

People of which age groups are at risk of developing NCDs?

A person may be at a higher risk of developing an NCD if their parents had an NCD.

Air pollution from traffic or industrial facilities in a person’s community is which type of risk factor for developing an NCD?

Risk factors a person can change to reduce their risk of developing an NCD are called:

Exposure to chemicals at work is which type of risk?

If a person stops or reduces the amount of alcohol they drink, it will improve their chances of preventing or avoiding developing an NCD.

Which of the following is the first of a four step approach to managing NCDs?

A team approach to health care gives a person the best chance of managing an NCD. Members of the health care team should include members from many disciplines. This type of approach to treatment is called:

The team providing treatment is different in different contexts.

Assistive technology and rehabilitation can support a person living with an NCD?

There are many different types of rehabilitation depending on the person’s needs.