Global Burden of Disease

Question 1

What are group I deaths?

Answer 1

communicable, reproductive or nutritional

Question 2

What are group II deaths?

Answer 2

non communicable

Question 3

What are group III deaths?

Answer 3

injury

Question 4

What is the leading cause of death worldwide?

Answer 4

ischaemic heart disease

Question 5

What is the MDG4 target?

Answer 5

to reduce by two thirds between 1990 and 2015 the under five mortality rate

Question 6

What is DALY?

Answer 6

disability adjusted life years - potential years of life lost due to disability or premature death

Question 7

What is the leading cause of years of life lost to disability?

Answer 7

unipolar depressive disorder

Question 8

What is the leading risk factor for mortality?

Answer 8

high blood pressure

Question 9

What is the leading risk factor for burden of disease?

Answer 9

children underweight

Question 10

What is the leading cause of cancer death in Africa?

Answer 10

cervical cancer

Question 11

How many deaths is tobacco responsible for globally?

Answer 11

5.1 million