F.3 Infectious diseases and non-infectious diseases (EMI)

Which of the following diseases can be spread by patients who cough or sneeze without covering their nose and mouth?

(1) influenza

(2) hepatitis B

(3) tuberculosis

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

A lot of droplets are expelled from our breathing system into the air during coughing. Diseases can be transmitted by these droplets because they may contain

• mucus.

• water.

• dissolved oxygen.

• bacteria.

Which of the following pairs of diseases have a similar way of transmission?

• AIDS and SARS

• dengue fever and malaria

• cholera and hepatitis B

• gastroenteritis and tuberculosis

Which of the following are the effective ways to reduce the risk of having human swine flu?

(1) Avoid going to crowded places.

(2) Wear a face mask.

(3) Wash the hands with soap and water frequently.

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

To lower the risk of developing coronary heart disease, we should limit the intake of

• carrots.

• butter.

• bananas.

• soya beans.

Which of the following practices is bad for health?

• Maintaining BMI at 18 or below

• Swimming for 30 minutes every day

• Having enough rest

• Having a balanced diet

Which of the following is NOT a microorganism that causes infectious diseases?

• Bacterium

• Fungus

• Protozoan

• Virus

Which of the following is NOT an infectious disease?

• Malaria

• Liver cancer

• Tuberculosis

• Dengue fever

Which of the following statements about infectious diseases are correct?

(1) Infectious diseases can be transmitted only through physical contact with the infected people.

(2) Infectious diseases may be prevented by vaccination.

(3) Maintain good personal hygiene can reduce the risk of infectious diseases.

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following statements about non-infectious diseases are correct?

(1) Family history is one of the risk factors of non-infectious diseases.

(2) Many non-infectious diseases are related to unhealthy lifestyles.

(3) Diabetes is a common non-infectious disease.

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)