chapter 6; noncommunicable diseases

Question 1

noncommunicable disease represent the majority of causes of death and disability in most developed countries

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

as populations age, noncommunicable diseases increase in frequency

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

asymptomatic is screening for disease implying the use of tests on individual who do not have symptoms of a specific disease (do not have symptoms related to the disease being invested, however, may have symptoms of other diseases)

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

screening for disease aims to detect disease at a early stage

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

early detection without improved outcome is called lead time bias

Answer 5

yes