Question

which of the following statements are true about the top ten causes of death? check all that apply covid - 19 is the only infectious disease responsible for a top ten cause of death in the united states. covid - 19 is the only infectious disease responsible for a top ten cause of death worldwide. most of the top ten causes of death in the united states are the result of infection with a microorganism. worldwide, infectious diseases are responsible for several of the top ten causes of death.

Explanation:

• In the US, there are other infectious - diseases among top ten causes of death besides COVID - 19, so the first statement is false.
• Worldwide, there are multiple infectious diseases among top ten causes of death, not just COVID - 19, so the second statement is false.
• Most of the top ten causes of death in the US are non - infectious (like heart disease, cancer), so the third statement is false.
• Infectious diseases are indeed responsible for several of the top ten causes of death worldwide, such as lower respiratory infections, HIV/AIDS etc. So the fourth statement is true.

Answer:

Fourth option: Worldwide, infectious diseases are responsible for several of the top ten causes of death.