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NEET
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Zoology
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Human Health and Diseases

NEET · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases

What is the major cause of death among non-infectious diseases?

What is the major cause of death among non-infectious diseases?

Options

  1. ACancer
  2. BAIDS
  3. CDrug and alcohol abuse
  4. DNone of the above

Correct answer

A. Cancer

Step-by-step solution

In later years, biology stated that mind influences, through neural system and endocrine system, our immune system and that our immune system maintains our health. Hence, mind and mental state can affect our health Good health can be maintained through a balanced diet, personal hygiene, regular exercise, awareness about diseases, proper disposal of waste, control of vectors, and hygienic food and water resources.Diseases can be broadly categorized into infectious and non-infectious diseases. Infectious diseases are easily transmitted from person to person, while non-infectious diseases include cancer and other health conditions.Among non-infectious diseases, cancer is the major cause of death, not AIDS, drug and alcohol abuse, or other factors. A person is considered not healthy when the functioning of one or more organs or systems of the body is adversely affected by various signs and symptoms, also known as having a disease, not just physical fitness, balanced diet and regular exercise, or good mental health.

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