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Disease Prevention and Consumer Health

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a communicable disease?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Asthma

c)

Influenza (Flu)

d)

Heart Disease

2.

A noncommunicable disease is a disease that—

a)

Can be spread from one person to another

b)

Is caused by bacteria or viruses

c)

Cannot be spread from person to person

d)

Always causes a fever

3.

Which of these is caused by a virus?

a)

Chickenpox

b)

Food poisoning

c)

Diabetes

d)

Asthma

4.

Washing your hands before eating helps prevent—

a)

Noncommunicable diseases

b)

Communicable diseases

c)

Allergies

d)

Cancer

5.

Which of the following is not a way to spread a communicable disease?

a)

Sharing drinks

b)

Sneezing without covering your mouth

c)

Touching contaminated surfaces

d)

Exercising regularly

6.

Which of these is a chronic noncommunicable disease?

a)

Strep throat

b)

COVID-19

c)

Heart disease

d)

The common cold

7.

The flu and COVID-19 mainly spread through—

a)

Airborne droplets

b)

Insect bites

c)

Contaminated water

d)

Poor nutrition

8.

Which of the following can help prevent noncommunicable diseases?

a)

Eating balanced meals and exercising

b)

Avoiding sick people

c)

Washing hands frequently

d)

Getting enough sleep for one day

9.

Asthma affects which part of the body?

a)

Heart

b)

Brain

c)

Lungs

d)

Stomach

10.

A vaccine helps your body—

a)

Fight off bacteria after you get sick

b)

Build immunity before you get sick

c)

Make you immune instantly

d)

Work only for colds

11.

Noncommunicable diseases can be passed through direct contact.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A balanced diet and exercise can lower your risk of heart disease.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Bacteria and viruses are both types of pathogens.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Washing your hands only after using the restroom is enough to prevent all illnesses.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Cancer is a noncommunicable disease.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Covering your mouth when you cough helps stop the spread of germs.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Genetics can sometimes cause noncommunicable diseases.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Sharing personal items like toothbrushes is safe if you know the person.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Getting enough sleep supports a strong immune system.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Noncommunicable diseases usually develop over time, not overnight.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which of the following is a way to reduce the risk of communicable diseases?

a)

Skipping meals

b)

Staying up late

c)

Getting vaccinated

d)

Eating only sweets

22.

Diabetes is an example of which type of disease?

a)

Fungal

b)

Parasitic

c)

Noncommunicable

d)

Communicable

23.

Which habit helps prevent the spread of communicable diseases?

a)

Sharing water bottles

b)

Covering your nose when you sneeze

c)

Not washing hands

d)

Touching your face often

24.

Which action can help prevent the spread of communicable diseases at school?

a)

Sharing snacks

b)

Washing hands regularly

c)

Using someone else's towel

d)

Skipping breakfast

25.

Which of these is an example of a noncommunicable disease?

a)

Measles

b)

Asthma

c)

Chickenpox

d)

Strep throat