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WorksheetsUnit 8 Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which factor can cause a noninfectious disease?
fungus
virus
bacteria
environment
Which disease could be described as infectious?
mononucleosis
cerebral palsy
schizophrenia
hemophilia
Which strategy is the best way to prevent Type 1 diabetes?
Avoid sweets.
Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented.
Get regular preventative care.
Avoid high-fat foods.
Which group of factors, from greatest to least influence, lists the factors that influence health?
medical care, environment, genetics, personal behavior
environment, lifestyle choices, insurance, genetics
lifestyle choices, genetics, environment, medical care
genetics, environment, medical care, lifestyle choices
What is not a congenital disorder?
birth defect
infection during pregnancy
inherited disease
injury after birth
Which item is least related to lifestyle issues?
smoking
drinking
diet
heredity
Which disease is the leading cause of death today?
heart disease
lung cancer
skin cancer
diabetes
Which term best describes the build-up of fatty substances called plaques along the artery walls that cause the arteries to thicken and lose their elasticity?
osteoporosis
atherosclerosis
hypertension
plaque
What would be a public health initiative?
Decrease political corruption.
Add fluoride to city drinking water.
Fund arts programs in schools.
Increase activity in downtown business areas.
Which phrase best describes health disparity?
inequality between groups of people in a health outcome
disparity between individuals in a health outcome
the difference between what people have and what they should have
disparity between the quality of health services worldwide
Which factor positively influences public health?
beautification efforts
population diversity
traffic safety
knowledge of town history
What is the most important part of community health?
connection with other communities
connection between individuals
active community politics
affordable medical care
Which population does Medicaid serve?
only people 65 and older
people with high incomes
only people who are disabled
people of all ages with low incomes
What is the most expensive form of health-care insurance?
group insurance
individual insurance
Medicaid
Medicare
Which item or items most likely contribute to asthma?
nitrogen oxides
carbon monoxide
ozone and particulate matter
nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide
Which item causes a scarring lung disease?
radon
asbestos
ozone
ammonia
How many decibels of noise can cause temporary hearing loss?
10 or more
50 or more
85 or more
100 or more
How should paints be disposed?
at a collection site
with household trash
in the metal can
in a plastic container
What is an effect of deforestation?
cooler air
soil erosion
forest fires
hybrid trees
Which resource is most likely to be saved by adjusting the thermostat?
water
landfills
fuel
light
