Question
Which of the following are non-communicable diseases ?
A. Cardiovascular diseases
B. Cancers
C. Diabetes Mellitus
D. HIV-AIDS
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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The correct answer is
A, B, C only
Solution: Identifying Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are health conditions that cannot be passed from one person to another. They are typically chronic and result from a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors.
Analysis of Disease Types
- Cardiovascular diseases: Conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels (e.g., heart attacks, stroke). These are not caused by infections and are considered non-communicable.
- Cancers: Diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth. Cancers are not infectious and are classified as non-communicable.
- Diabetes Mellitus: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. It is not contagious and is a non-communicable disease.
- HIV-AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids, making HIV-AIDS a communicable disease.
Conclusion on NCDs
Based on the analysis, Cardiovascular diseases (A), Cancers (B), and Diabetes Mellitus (C) are non-communicable diseases. HIV-AIDS (D) is a communicable disease.
Therefore, the correct group representing non-communicable diseases from the options is A, B, and C.
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