Which of the following factors can influence the development and progression of noncommunicable diseases?
a. diet choices
b. genetics
c. air quality
d. all of the above

The answer is letter D.

Non-communicable disease are non-infectious and non-transmittable. They refer to chronic diseases of the body which last for long periods of time and has a nature of slowly progressing. Diseases include stroke, cancers, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, among others. These diseases are directly link to a person’s genes, diet choice, and poor air quality. Since these diseases are chronic in nature, chronic treatment is also necessary. If left untreated the diseases may lead to different complications in the body or worst, death.