non communicable disease

Question 1

non communicable disease

Answer 1

chronic diseases are not passed from person to person, long duration, slow progression.

Question 2

NCDs etymology

Answer 2

high level meeting in 2013 the WHO proposed to restrict the term to 4 major disease groups:

Question 3

what 4 major diseases did NCDs etymology where the WHO proposed to restrict?

Answer 3

1.cardiovascular disease
2.diabetes
3.cancer
4.chronic respiratory disease

Question 4

risk factors for disease

Answer 4

1.smoke
2.air pollution
3.occupational chemical
4.tabacco

Question 5

WHOs mission

Answer 5

provide leadership and evidence base for international action on surveillance, prevention and control of NCDs.

Question 6

Risk factor

Answer 6

aspect on personal behaviour or lifestyle

Question 7

non-modifiable risk factor

Answer 7

risk factor that cannot be reduced or controlled by intervention

Question 8

modifiable risk factors

Answer 8

environmental exposure or hereditary characteristics that is associated with increase in occurrence of particular disease, injury or other health condition.

Question 9

what did the WHO prioritise?

Answer 9

physical activity
alcohol use
unhealthy diets

Question 10

sedentary behaviour

Answer 10

sitting or lying down for prolonged period

Question 11

Prevent and manangement of NCDs

Answer 11

promotional activities: low-cost ways for countries to reduce the number of NCD deaths

Question 12

5 things that reduce global burden

Answer 12

-detection
-screening
-treatment of diseases
-palliative care for those who require it: integrity for individuals
-policy-based solutions: top fiscal interventions to raise funds for health