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Disease Prevention Quiz

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Take the Disease Prevention Test

You can do a lot to keep yourself healthy. Staying away from germs, eating a balanced diet, getting enough rest and exercise—all these steps and others can put you on the road to good health. How much do you know about preventing disease? Take this quiz and find out.

1. How are infectious diseases, such as colds and influenza, most commonly spread?

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The most common way to catch infectious illnesses is to touch the mouth, nose, or eyes with hands that are contaminated with germs such as virus or bacteria, the CDC says.

A. Breathing viruses in airB. Hand-to-face contactC. Drinking infected waterD. Eating contaminated food

2. Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children?

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Be sure to use plenty of soap and clean, running water when you wash your hands, the CDC says.

A. Use a tissue to cover a sneezeB. Don’t share a glass or eating utensilC. Wash hands frequentlyD. Take a bath daily

3. Chronic stress has been linked to which of these health problems?

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Chronic stress can affects the body in many ways. This includes dampening your immune system and making it more likely that you’ll get sick. It can worsen health problems you already have. And it can contribute to the development of others.

A. HeadachesB. ConstipationC. DepressionD. All of the above

4. Which of the following increases your risk for type 2 diabetes?

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Too little physical activity–or exercising fewer than 3 times a week–can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to the CDC.

A. Not getting enough exerciseB. Eating too much sugarC. Being overweightD. Advancing ageE. A and C

5. Which of these things can reduce the risk of getting genital herpes or other communicable sexual diseases?

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Male latex condoms, when used correctly and consistently, may reduce the transmission of genital herpes, the CDC says.

A. Male latex condomB. Female condomC. Contraceptive foamD. Birth control pills

6. According to the CDC, when should infants start vaccines against serious diseases?

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Today’s schedule of vaccines now makes sure that children are also protected against chickenpox and hepatitis B in addition to polio, measles, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases.

A. BirthB. 2 months oldC. 6 weeks oldD. 6 months old

7. “Sleep hygiene” refers to the promotion of regular sleep. Which of these can help you develop healthy sleep habits?

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Other ideas to help you sleep:

Don’t eat a large meal before bed
Get plenty of exercise
Make sure your bedroom is comfortable and free of electronic devices and other distracting items.

A. Eat a big meal late in the dayB. Go to bed and get up at the same time every dayC. Cut back on the amount of exercise you getD. All of the above

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