Non-communicable Diseases

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to complete each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

occurs when the immune system attacks the body.: Lupus; is often caused by obesity resulting from overeating and poor nutrition.: Cardiovascular disease; Huntington’s disease; Cancer; Diabetes

Question 2

Which diseases can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices? Check all that apply.sickle cell diseaseHuntington’s diseasecardiovascular diseaseosteoporosistype 2 diabetesceliac disease

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cardiovascular disease; osteoporosis; type 2 diabetes; celiac disease

Question 3

Which health decisions can decrease the risk of non-communicable diseases? Check all that apply.never using tobacco productsdrinking alcoholeating a healthy dietexercising regularlylimiting exposure to ultraviolet lighteating a diet high in fats and sugarsregular medical check-ups

Revolt · Accepted Answer

never using tobacco products; drinking alcohol; eating a healthy diet; exercising regularly; limiting exposure to ultraviolet light

Question 4

According to this cigarette label, why should smoking be avoided? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Smoking causes lung cancer.; Smoking causes cardiovascular disease.; Smoking is harmful to a person’s health.

Question 5

What is the purpose of mammography?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

detect breast cancer

Question 6

How does osteoporosis weaken bones? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

lowers bone mass; lowers bone density; creates holes in bones

Question 7

According to this graph, what statement summarizes the causes of death in the United States for 2014?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Non-communicable diseases account for more than half of the deaths.

Question 8

Which statement best summarizes the passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

With correct lifestyle changes, a prediabeticperson decreases the risk of becoming diabetic.

Question 9

What are the benefits of chemotherapy? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

decreases pain; shrinks tumors; kills cancer cells; reduces pressure; stops cancer from spreading; works throughout the whole body

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