In 2019, which disease,according to WHO,was ranked as the seventh leading cause of death globally?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Alzheimer’s disease.
- In 2019, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia ranked as the 7th leading cause of death.
- Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die.
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects a person's ability to function independently.