Consider the following statements about non-Communicable diseases (NCD)1. These are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological and behavioral factors.2. Viral infections are major cause of these diseases3. In India, major cause of health problem/ mortality is communicable disease Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 2 & 3 are wrong

Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease, are collectively responsible for over 70% of all deaths worldwide.
15 million people die prematurely, aged between 30 and 69 due to NCDs
Cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and cancer are mainly caused by four modifiable behavioral risk factors: tobacco use, unhealthy diet, insufficient physical activity and harmful use of alcohol.

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