HSC 4624 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
According to Dr. Ala Alwan, ____ in 10 people who die from noncommunicable
diseases before the age of 60 come from low and middle income countries: - ANSWER-
9
According to Dr. Margaret Chan, Director General of the WHO, governments across the
world need to see mental health as a vital component of ____________ health. -
ANSWER-Primary
TRUE OR FALSEIt is impossible that people can gain weight on diet with as low as
1,200 calories. - ANSWER-False
TRUE OR FALSEThe co-existence and co-occurrence of hunger and obesity might be
at least partially explained by the fact that poor quality foods are usually cheaper than
healthier foods (i.e. soda is cheaper than juice). - ANSWER-True
According to Dr. Otis Brawley, over the next 20 years we are going to see more cases
of cancer occurring in ___________. - ANSWER-Developing countries
The 1964 Surgeon General's Report elaborated on the association between
___________ and cancer. - ANSWER-Smoking
Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) score of ___ or greater. - ANSWER-
NOT 30
According to the 'WHO: Global Noncommunicable Disease Network' video, financial
assistance from development aid agencies to fight against noncommunicable diseases
in developing nations is challenging because: - ANSWER-These problems are beyond
those targeted by the UN Millennium Development Goals
True of False: Ischemic heart disease was the leading cause of DALYs globally among
all age groups and across both sexes. - ANSWER-true
COPD stands for: - ANSWER-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
According to the WHO, health is a state of complete _________, __________ and
__________ wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity: - ANSWER-
Physical, mental and social
, TRUE or FALSEAccording to the 'WHO: Global Noncommunicable Disease Network'
video, together, non-communicable diseases are the leading causes of death AROUND
the world - ANSWER-True
TRUE OR FALSEMental Illnesses are challenging because they are surrounded by
shame and stigma. - ANSWER-True
True or False: The four mental disorders contributing to the largest share of the burden
of mental disorders are depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and bipolar
disorders. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following are NOT considered Non-Communicable Diseases - ANSWER-
Poliomyelitis
Which of the following region of the world has the highest rate of depression? -
ANSWER-South Asia
_____ is the biggest risk factor for stroke. (please select one answer) - ANSWER-
Hypertension
1 in ____ adults with hypertension do not know they have this disease. - ANSWER-3
According to 2013 data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), what region of
the world has the highest prevalence estimates of diabetes? - ANSWER-North America
and the Caribbean
The following infectious agents are known to be associated with cancer EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-Hepatitis A
Of countries that participated in a recent review of tobacco prevalence by WHO, what
country had the highest smoking prevalence? - ANSWER-Russia
Overall, the burden of noncommunicable diseases is ____ the burden of communicable
diseases across the socioeconomic spectrum. - ANSWER-Greater than
What type of unintentional injuries are the most common across all regions? -
ANSWER-Road injuries
The injectable polio vaccine was developed by whom? - ANSWER-Jonas Salk
What has Thailand shown provides a powerful prescription in the battle against HIV? -
ANSWER-long-term political commitment & strong leadership
True or False: Several times a year, Rotary's National PolioPlus committee in India
holds Immunization Days in India, often covering as much as 70% of the country. -
ANSWER-True
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
According to Dr. Ala Alwan, ____ in 10 people who die from noncommunicable
diseases before the age of 60 come from low and middle income countries: - ANSWER-
9
According to Dr. Margaret Chan, Director General of the WHO, governments across the
world need to see mental health as a vital component of ____________ health. -
ANSWER-Primary
TRUE OR FALSEIt is impossible that people can gain weight on diet with as low as
1,200 calories. - ANSWER-False
TRUE OR FALSEThe co-existence and co-occurrence of hunger and obesity might be
at least partially explained by the fact that poor quality foods are usually cheaper than
healthier foods (i.e. soda is cheaper than juice). - ANSWER-True
According to Dr. Otis Brawley, over the next 20 years we are going to see more cases
of cancer occurring in ___________. - ANSWER-Developing countries
The 1964 Surgeon General's Report elaborated on the association between
___________ and cancer. - ANSWER-Smoking
Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) score of ___ or greater. - ANSWER-
NOT 30
According to the 'WHO: Global Noncommunicable Disease Network' video, financial
assistance from development aid agencies to fight against noncommunicable diseases
in developing nations is challenging because: - ANSWER-These problems are beyond
those targeted by the UN Millennium Development Goals
True of False: Ischemic heart disease was the leading cause of DALYs globally among
all age groups and across both sexes. - ANSWER-true
COPD stands for: - ANSWER-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
According to the WHO, health is a state of complete _________, __________ and
__________ wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity: - ANSWER-
Physical, mental and social
, TRUE or FALSEAccording to the 'WHO: Global Noncommunicable Disease Network'
video, together, non-communicable diseases are the leading causes of death AROUND
the world - ANSWER-True
TRUE OR FALSEMental Illnesses are challenging because they are surrounded by
shame and stigma. - ANSWER-True
True or False: The four mental disorders contributing to the largest share of the burden
of mental disorders are depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and bipolar
disorders. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following are NOT considered Non-Communicable Diseases - ANSWER-
Poliomyelitis
Which of the following region of the world has the highest rate of depression? -
ANSWER-South Asia
_____ is the biggest risk factor for stroke. (please select one answer) - ANSWER-
Hypertension
1 in ____ adults with hypertension do not know they have this disease. - ANSWER-3
According to 2013 data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), what region of
the world has the highest prevalence estimates of diabetes? - ANSWER-North America
and the Caribbean
The following infectious agents are known to be associated with cancer EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-Hepatitis A
Of countries that participated in a recent review of tobacco prevalence by WHO, what
country had the highest smoking prevalence? - ANSWER-Russia
Overall, the burden of noncommunicable diseases is ____ the burden of communicable
diseases across the socioeconomic spectrum. - ANSWER-Greater than
What type of unintentional injuries are the most common across all regions? -
ANSWER-Road injuries
The injectable polio vaccine was developed by whom? - ANSWER-Jonas Salk
What has Thailand shown provides a powerful prescription in the battle against HIV? -
ANSWER-long-term political commitment & strong leadership
True or False: Several times a year, Rotary's National PolioPlus committee in India
holds Immunization Days in India, often covering as much as 70% of the country. -
ANSWER-True
