Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for about 60% of all deaths in India.
2.Malaria is a non-communicable disease (NCD) that has significant impact on India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), NCDs are responsible for around 60% of all deaths in India. The four main types of NCDs – cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes – account for a large proportion of the disease burden in the country.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Malaria is not a non-communicable disease, but a communicable disease caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. Therefore, it cannot be considered a major NCD affecting India.
Source: Forum IAS
