Nurses working with patients who have a noncommunicable disease (NCD) consider it important to know about the burden of disease associated with a specific disease primarily because it does which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A)Takes into account what impact the disease will have on the community as a whole
B)Provides an overview of the disease's social and economic impact
C)Helps determine promotion and prevention efforts targeting most common NCDs
D)Does not take into account the cost of treatment
E)Is specific to disease only and does not include injury

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Understanding the burden of disease helps nurses assess the impact on the community, understand social and economic implications, and guide prevention efforts.

Nurses Working with Patients Who Have a Noncommunicable Disease (NCD)