Asked by Hannah Swenson on May 08, 2024

verifed

Verified

Which of the following is considered a noncommunicable disease? (Select all that apply. )

A) Diabetes.
B) Cardiovascular diseases.
C) Influenza.
D) Chronic respiratory diseases.
E) Cancer.

Noncommunicable Disease

A medical condition or disease that is not transmitted from person to person, often chronic in nature, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Cardiovascular Diseases

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, and others.

Chronic Respiratory Diseases

A group of long-term respiratory conditions that include diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis.

  • Distinguish among global health, public health, international health, and transcultural health.
verifed

Verified Answer

KD
Kendall DurrettMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,D,E
Explanation :
Noncommunicable diseases are not contagious,which means they are not passed from one individual to another.The four main types of noncommunicable diseases are cardiovascular diseases,chronic respiratory diseases,cancers,and diabetes.Influenza is contagious and can be transmitted from one person to another.