Module 6 Review (Health)

Which of the following is NOT a noncommunicable disease?

• Cancer

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Influenza

Noncommunicable diseases such as Down Syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis are caused from your genetic makeup.

• True

• False

Which of the following causes is something you CANNOT control?

• Heredity

• Alcohol

• Chemical Waste

• Secondhand Smoke

_________ carry hereditary information from parents to their children.

• Behaviors

• Attitudes

• Lifestyle choices

• Genes

The majority of noncommunicable diseases are __________ or long lasting.

• Acute

• Long term

• Chronic

• Short term

Lifestyle behaviors you have control over include your age and gender.

• True

• False

The leading cause of death in the United States is Heart Disease.

• True

• False

Oncology is the study and treatment for cancer.

• True

• False

The cure for asthma is through the use of medication.

• True

• False

Down Syndrome is a type of noncommunicable disease that is caused by birth defects.

• True

• False