Non-Communicable Diseases Quiz

What is the cause of the non-communicable diseases – rickets, scurvy and anaemia?

Undernutrition, extranutrition, overnutrition, malnutrition

Cirrhosis is a disease which is caused by excess consumption of alcohol over many years. Which organ does cirrhosis affect?

Which of the following non-communicable diseases are caused by smoking?

Why is there a difference in the death rates by liver disease in different countries around the world?

Which of the following are negative effects of lifestyle choices on a National level (in the UK)?

What does BMI stand for?

Complete the equation used to calculate BMI: BMI = ……. / height

Use one of the following words to fill in the blank: leg, hip, waist, thigh

Using a stent (a small mesh tube) is a method sometimes used to widen blood vessels in the heart. What are the potential negative consequences of this procedure?

If coronary arteries are blocked, new blood vessels can be inserted, what is this procedure called?

When blood pressure is very high or after a heart surgery, some patents need to take lifelong medicines. What are the drawbacks of taking these medicines?

What is the best way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?