Biology ยท General Awareness

Diseases and Health Risk Factors

2,629 Questions

Diseases and health risk factors examine the intrinsic and environmental causes of human illnesses. This includes common cancers, heart conditions, and substance abuse indicators. These topics are essential for biology papers in medical entrance and civil services examinations.

Cancer risk factorsSubstance abuse indicatorsIntrinsic disease factorsHeart disease risksInfant mortality causesChronic health conditions

Diseases and Health Risk Factors Questions

Multiple choice

Which chronic disease is the leading cause of death globally?

  1. Cancer

  2. Heart disease

  3. Stroke

  4. Diabetes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 17.9 million deaths in 2019, according to the World Health Organization.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of cancer worldwide?

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Breast cancer

  3. Prostate cancer

  4. Colorectal cancer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, accounting for an estimated 2.2 million new cases in 2020, according to the World Health Organization.

Multiple choice

Which type of childhood cancer is the most common?

  1. Leukemia

  2. Brain Cancer

  3. Lymphoma

  4. Neuroblastoma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Leukemia is the most common type of childhood cancer, accounting for about 30% of all cases.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of childhood cancer?

  1. Leukemia

  2. Brain Cancer

  3. Lymphoma

  4. Sarcoma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sarcoma is not a common type of childhood cancer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of childhood cancer?

  1. Leukemia

  2. Brain Cancer

  3. Lymphoma

  4. Neuroblastoma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Neuroblastoma is not a common type of childhood cancer.

Multiple choice

What is the most common health risk associated with music festivals?

  1. Heatstroke

  2. Dehydration

  3. Alcohol poisoning

  4. Drug overdose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dehydration is the most common health risk associated with music festivals. This is because people often forget to drink enough water when they are dancing and having fun in the sun.

Multiple choice

What is the leading cause of death among veterans?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. Diabetes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among veterans, accounting for approximately 25% of all deaths.

Multiple choice

What is the leading cause of death among people with serious mental illness?

  1. Suicide

  2. Heart disease

  3. Cancer

  4. Stroke
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Suicide is the leading cause of death among people with serious mental illness, accounting for more than twice the number of deaths from heart disease, cancer, and stroke combined.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common ethical issue related to death and dying?

  1. Euthanasia

  2. Assisted suicide

  3. Organ donation

  4. Funeral arrangements

  5. Inheritance disputes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Inheritance disputes are not a common ethical issue related to death and dying.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a risk factor for swimming injuries?

  1. Poor swimming technique

  2. Overtraining

  3. Inadequate warm-up

  4. Genetics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Genetics is not a risk factor for swimming injuries. However, poor swimming technique, overtraining, and inadequate warm-up can all increase the risk of injury.

Multiple choice

What is the most common cause of IUGR?

  1. Maternal malnutrition

  2. Placental insufficiency

  3. Fetal abnormalities

  4. Unknown
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Maternal malnutrition is the most common cause of IUGR. This can occur when the mother does not get enough nutrients, such as protein, iron, and folic acid, during pregnancy.

Multiple choice

What are the main factors that contribute to jet lag?

  1. The number of time zones crossed

  2. The direction of travel (eastbound or westbound)

  3. The time of day when the travel occurs

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The number of time zones crossed, the direction of travel, and the time of day when the travel occurs all contribute to the severity of jet lag. Eastbound travel and travel during the day tend to cause more severe jet lag than westbound travel and travel at night.

Multiple choice

What is the primary cause of adult homelessness?

  1. Lack of affordable housing

  2. Mental illness

  3. Substance abuse

  4. Unemployment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The primary cause of adult homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. This is due to a number of factors, including rising housing costs, stagnant wages, and a shortage of affordable housing units.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for substance abuse?

  1. Genetics

  2. Mental illness

  3. Trauma

  4. Peer pressure
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Peer pressure is not a risk factor for substance abuse, but rather a protective factor.

Multiple choice

Which autoimmune disease primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation and pain?

  1. Rheumatoid arthritis

  2. Lupus

  3. Multiple sclerosis

  4. Type 1 diabetes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation and damage to the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and deformity.