Which is a true statement regarding the global burden of disease?
A) Approximately 5 million children younger than 5 years die every year.
B) HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of child death in Africa.
C) Lung cancer is contributing to the rise in cancer and heart disease.
D) Mental disorders such as depression are among the 20 leading causes of disability.
Ans: D
Mental disorders such as depression are among the 20 leading causes of disability worldwide. Approximately 10 million children younger than 5 years die every year. HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of adult deaths in Africa. Population aging is contributing to the rise in cancer and heart disease. Lung cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer in the world.
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