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Contemporary Health Issues Quiz

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a leading cause of non-communicable diseases worldwide?

a)

Malnutrition

b)

Tobacco use

c)

Infectious diseases

d)

Lack of sleep

2.

What is the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19?

a)

Contaminated food

b)

Airborne droplets

c)

Mosquito bites

d)

Waterborne

3.

Which organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in 2020?

a)

CDC

b)

WHO

c)

UNICEF

d)

Red Cross

4.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

a)

Smoking

b)

High blood pressure

c)

Regular exercise

d)

High cholesterol

5.

What is the main cause of antibiotic resistance?

a)

Overuse of antibiotics

b)

Lack of exercise

c)

Poor nutrition

d)

Excessive vaccination

6.

Which of the following is a mental health disorder?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Depression

c)

Hypertension

d)

Asthma

7.

Which lifestyle change can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

a)

Increased sugar intake

b)

Regular physical activity

c)

Smoking

d)

Skipping meals

8.

Which of the following is a consequence of climate change on health?

a)

Increased vector-borne diseases

b)

Decreased air pollution

c)

Lower temperatures

d)

Reduced UV exposure

9.

What is the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables for adults?

a)

1-2 servings

b)

3-5 servings

c)

6-8 servings

d)

9-11 servings

10.

Which of the following is a common symptom of depression?

a)

High energy

b)

Persistent sadness

c)

Increased appetite

d)

Improved concentration

11.

Which vaccine is recommended to prevent cervical cancer?

a)

Hepatitis B

b)

HPV

c)

Influenza

d)

Polio

12.

What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Handwashing

c)

Herbal remedies

d)

Vitamin supplements

13.

Which of the following is a risk factor for obesity?

a)

Regular exercise

b)

High-calorie diet

c)

Adequate sleep

d)

Low stress

14.

Which age group is most at risk for developing eating disorders?

a)

Children under 5

b)

Adolescents and young adults

c)

Middle-aged adults

d)

Elderly

15.

What is the leading cause of death globally?

a)

Cancer

b)

Cardiovascular diseases

c)

Road accidents

d)

HIV/AIDS

16.

Which of the following is a waterborne disease?

a)

Tuberculosis

b)

Cholera

c)

Influenza

d)

Measles

17.

Which nutrient deficiency is most commonly associated with anemia?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Vitamin D

18.

What is the primary health risk associated with air pollution?

a)

Skin cancer

b)

Respiratory diseases

c)

Hearing loss

d)

Vision problems

19.

Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical activity?

a)

Increased risk of diabetes

b)

Improved cardiovascular health

c)

Higher cholesterol

d)

Weaker bones

20.

Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?

a)

Frequent urination

b)

Dry mouth

c)

Excessive sweating

d)

Increased appetite

21.

Which of the following is a communicable disease?

a)

Hypertension

b)

Tuberculosis

c)

Diabetes

d)

Asthma

22.

What is the main vector for malaria transmission?

a)

Housefly

b)

Mosquito

c)

Tick

d)

Flea

23.

Which of the following is a leading cause of cancer worldwide?

a)

Smoking

b)

Low salt intake

c)

Regular exercise

d)

High fiber diet

24.

Which of the following is a symptom of hypertension?

a)

Headache

b)

Rash

c)

Cough

d)

Diarrhea

25.

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

a)

Tuberculosis

b)

HIV/AIDS

c)

Influenza

d)

Cholera

26.

Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke?

a)

Low blood pressure

b)

High blood pressure

c)

Low cholesterol

d)

Regular exercise

27.

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Rabies

c)

Hypertension

d)

Asthma

28.

Which of the following is a preventive measure for HIV/AIDS?

a)

Sharing needles

b)

Using condoms

c)

Unprotected sex

d)

Multiple partners

29.

Which of the following is a symptom of COVID-19?

a)

Hair loss

b)

Fever

c)

Toothache

d)

Skin rash

30.

Which of the following is a risk factor for lung cancer?

a)

Smoking

b)

Drinking water

c)

Eating fruits

d)

Regular exercise

31.

Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?

a)

Influenza

b)

Diabetes

c)

Tuberculosis

d)

Measles

32.

Which of the following is a benefit of vaccination?

a)

Increased disease risk

b)

Disease prevention

c)

Poor immunity

d)

None of the above

33.

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes?

a)

Frequent urination

b)

Rash

c)

Cough

d)

Headache

34.

Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

a)

High calcium intake

b)

Sedentary lifestyle

c)

Regular exercise

d)

High protein diet

35.

Which of the following is a water purification method?

a)

Boiling

b)

Smoking

c)

Freezing

d)

Fermenting

36.

Which of the following is a leading cause of blindness worldwide?

a)

Cataract

b)

Diabetes

c)

Hypertension

d)

Asthma

37.

Which of the following is a symptom of asthma?

a)

Wheezing

b)

Rash

c)

Fever

d)

Diarrhea

38.

Which of the following is a risk factor for liver cirrhosis?

a)

Alcohol abuse

b)

Regular exercise

c)

High fiber diet

d)

Low salt intake

39.

Which of the following is a preventive measure for malaria?

a)

Using mosquito nets

b)

Drinking clean water

c)

Eating fruits

d)

Regular exercise

40.

Which of the following is a symptom of anemia?

a)

Fatigue

b)

Rash

c)

Cough

d)

Headache

41.

Which of the following is a risk factor for obesity?

a)

High-calorie diet

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Low stress

d)

Adequate sleep

42.

Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding?

a)

Increased infections

b)

Improved immunity

c)

Poor nutrition

d)

None of the above

43.

Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?

a)

Dry mouth

b)

Rash

c)

Cough

d)

Headache

44.

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

a)

Smoking

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Low cholesterol

d)

Adequate sleep

45.

Which of the following is a preventive measure for COVID-19?

a)

Handwashing

b)

Sharing masks

c)

Unprotected sex

d)

Eating raw food

46.

Which of the following is a symptom of influenza?

a)

Fever

b)

Rash

c)

Cough

d)

Headache

47.

Which of the following is a risk factor for cancer?

a)

Smoking

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Low stress

d)

Adequate sleep

48.

Which of the following is a benefit of physical activity?

a)

Improved cardiovascular health

b)

Increased disease risk

c)

Poor immunity

d)

None of the above

49.

Which of the following is a symptom of tuberculosis?

a)

Cough

b)

Rash

c)

Headache

d)

Diarrhea

50.

Which of the following is a risk factor for hypertension?

a)

High salt intake

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Low stress

d)

Adequate sleep

51.

Which of the following is a preventive measure for diarrhea?

a)

Drinking clean water

b)

Smoking

c)

Eating raw food

d)

Unprotected sex

52.

Which of the following is a symptom of measles?

a)

Rash

b)

Cough

c)

Headache

d)

Diarrhea

53.

Which of the following is a preventive measure for diarrhea?

a)

Drinking clean water

b)

Smoking

c)

Eating raw food

d)

Unprotected sex

54.

Which of the following is a symptom of measles?

a)

Rash

b)

Cough

c)

Headache

d)

Diarrhea

55.

Which of the following is a risk factor for kidney disease?

a)

High blood pressure

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Low stress

d)

Adequate sleep

56.

Which of the following is a benefit of a balanced diet?

a)

Improved health

b)

Increased disease risk

c)

Poor immunity

d)

None of the above

57.

Which of the following is a symptom of dengue fever?

a)

High fever

b)

Rash

c)

Headache

d)

All of the above

58.

Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke?

a)

High blood pressure

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Low cholesterol

d)

Adequate sleep

59.

Which of the following is a preventive measure for HIV/AIDS?

a)

Using condoms

b)

Sharing needles

c)

Unprotected sex

d)

Multiple partners

60.

Which of the following is a symptom of pneumonia?

a)

Cough

b)

Fever

c)

Chest pain

d)

All of the above

61.

Which of the following is a risk factor for lung cancer?

a)

Smoking

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Low stress

d)

Adequate sleep

62.

Which of the following is a benefit of vaccination?

a)

Disease prevention

b)

Increased disease risk

c)

Poor immunity

d)

None of the above

63.

Which of the following is a symptom of malaria?

a)

Fever

b)

Chills

c)

Headache

d)

All of the above

64.

Which of the following is a risk factor for diabetes?

a)

Obesity

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Low stress

d)

Adequate sleep

65.

Which of the following is a preventive measure for obesity?

a)

Regular physical activity

b)

High-calorie diet

c)

Low stress

d)

Adequate sleep

66.

Which of the following is a symptom of hepatitis?

a)

Jaundice

b)

Rash

c)

Cough

d)

Headache

67.

Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

a)

Sedentary lifestyle

b)

Regular exercise

c)

High calcium intake

d)

Adequate sleep

68.

Which of the following is a benefit of handwashing?

a)

Disease prevention

b)

Increased disease risk

c)

Poor immunity

d)

None of the above

69.

Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?

a)

Dry mouth

b)

Rash

c)

Cough

d)

Headache

70.

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

a)

Smoking

b)

Regular exercise

c)

Low cholesterol

d)

Adequate sleep

71.

Which of the following is a preventive measure for malaria?

a)

Using mosquito nets

b)

Drinking clean water

c)

Eating fruits

d)

Regular exercise

72.

Which of the following is a symptom of anemia?

a)

Fatigue

b)

Rash

c)

Cough

d)

Headache