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Non-communicable diseases: causes, risk factors and prevention
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A 55-year-old man from Kingston, Jamaica, visits his doctor complaining of frequent urination and increased thirst. His blood glucose level is found to be 15 mmol/L. Which non-communicable disease is MOST likely indicated by these symptoms?

  1. Hypertension
  2. Diabetes mellitus
  3. Anaemia
  4. Asthma
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✓ Answer: BDiabetes mellitus
Award 1 mark for identifying diabetes mellitus based on the classic symptoms of polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), and elevated blood glucose. A is incorrect — hypertension typically presents with headaches and dizziness, not these symptoms. C is incorrect — anaemia causes fatigue and pallor. D is incorrect — asthma affects the respiratory system, not blood glucose levels.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

  1. Age
  2. Family history
  3. Diet high in saturated fat
  4. Sex
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✓ Answer: CDiet high in saturated fat
Award 1 mark for identifying a modifiable risk factor — one that can be changed through lifestyle choices. A is incorrect — age is a non-modifiable risk factor. B is incorrect — family history/genetics cannot be changed. D is incorrect — biological sex is determined at birth and cannot be modified.
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