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Diseases

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A disease that you can spread from person to person is known as a: (a)  

Choose from the below words
infectious disease
noninfectious disease
non-communicable disease
direct contact illness
2.

Which is not a way you can spread an infectious disease? (a)  

Choose from the below words
genetically
direct contact
indirect contact
airborne
3.

This type of disease develops inside a person's body and can't be "caught" or passed to other people. (a)  

Choose from the below words
noninfectious
infectious
communicable
viral
4.

Infectious diseases are caused by germs-bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, etc. (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
5.

Match the following to the best answer.

symptom

happens quickly and lasts a short time

Acute Disease

illnesses that are ongoing or last a long time

Chronic Disease

the signals your body sends to let you know you are becoming ill

noninfectious

can be passed through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes

infectious

some are influenced by heredity; some can develop due to unhealthy habits

6.

Match the following to the best description.

strep throat

most common infectious disease in the USA.

pinkeye

a virus that can make you sick for a week or longer

cold

causes redness, itching, inflammation, and pus to collect in the eyes.

 

flu

most common sore throat in kids and teens. It is treated with an antibiotic.

athlete's foot

It got this name because it affects people whose feet tend to be damp and sweaty.

7.

Which is not an environmental factor that contributes to chronic diseases? (a)  

Choose from the below words
secondhand smoke
healthy diet
Pollution
Sun exposure
8.

Which is not a behavior that helps prevent chronic diseases? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Getting enough sleep
managing stress
excessive noise
good personal hygiene
9.

Match the following

Type 2

Diabetes

the body is unable to produce insulin

Type 1

Diabetes

your body doesn’t use insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels

Gestational Diabetes

this type of diabetes is related to pregnancy

10.

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle changes, such as:

a)

healthy eating habits

b)

getting plenty of exercise

c)

losing weight

d)

all answers are correct

11.

Conditions or practices that promote or preserve health; practices for keeping the body clean so it stays healthy.

a)

hygiene

b)

exercise

c)

cardio

d)

sedentary lifestyle

12.

Germs are organisms that cause diseases, such as bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A bacterial infection such as strep throat can be treated with an antibiotic.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The flu can be treated with an antibiotic because it is a virus. Viruses can be treated with antibiotics.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

An advocacy technique that uses a noncommercial advertisement to raise awareness, change attitudes or offer information or advice about health and safety issues.

a)

Public Service Announcements

(PSA)

b)

Poster

c)

Public Protest

d)

Billboard

16.

You can help prevent the spread of pathogens by coughing into your hands.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

All of the following is an example of Indirect Contact and spreading Pathogens except:

a)

Touching a door knob

b)

Through the air

c)

Giving some one a hug

d)

Touching a desk

18.

The common cold is the most common communicable disease.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Pathogens can be spread through contaminated food and water.

a)

True

b)

False