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Men's Health and the Importance of Health Literacy

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What is the leading cause of death among men in the United States?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. Accidents


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in the United States, accounting for more than 1 in 4 deaths.

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

  1. High blood pressure

  2. High cholesterol

  3. Diabetes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are all risk factors for heart disease.

What is the recommended amount of physical activity for men?

  1. At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week

  2. At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per day

  3. At least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per day

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended amount of physical activity for men is at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week.

What is the recommended amount of sleep for men?

  1. 7-8 hours per night

  2. 6-7 hours per night

  3. 5-6 hours per night

  4. 4-5 hours per night


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended amount of sleep for men is 7-8 hours per night.

Which of the following is a sign of depression?

  1. Feeling sad or down most of the time

  2. Losing interest in activities that you used to enjoy

  3. Having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feeling sad or down most of the time, losing interest in activities that you used to enjoy, and having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much are all signs of depression.

What is the recommended amount of alcohol for men?

  1. No more than 2 drinks per day

  2. No more than 3 drinks per day

  3. No more than 4 drinks per day

  4. No more than 5 drinks per day


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended amount of alcohol for men is no more than 2 drinks per day.

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

  1. Age

  2. Race

  3. Family history of prostate cancer

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age, race, and family history of prostate cancer are all risk factors for prostate cancer.

What is the recommended age for men to start getting screened for prostate cancer?

  1. 40 years old

  2. 50 years old

  3. 60 years old

  4. 70 years old


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The recommended age for men to start getting screened for prostate cancer is 50 years old.

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

  1. Undescended testicle

  2. Family history of testicular cancer

  3. History of mumps orchitis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Undescended testicle, family history of testicular cancer, and history of mumps orchitis are all risk factors for testicular cancer.

What is the recommended age for men to start getting screened for testicular cancer?

  1. 15 years old

  2. 20 years old

  3. 25 years old

  4. 30 years old


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended age for men to start getting screened for testicular cancer is 15 years old.

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

  1. Age

  2. Family history of colon cancer

  3. Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age, family history of colon cancer, and personal history of inflammatory bowel disease are all risk factors for colon cancer.

What is the recommended age for men to start getting screened for colon cancer?

  1. 45 years old

  2. 50 years old

  3. 55 years old

  4. 60 years old


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The recommended age for men to start getting screened for colon cancer is 50 years old.

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

  1. Smoking

  2. Exposure to secondhand smoke

  3. Exposure to asbestos

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and exposure to asbestos are all risk factors for lung cancer.

What is the recommended age for men to start getting screened for lung cancer?

  1. 55 years old

  2. 60 years old

  3. 65 years old

  4. 70 years old


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended age for men to start getting screened for lung cancer is 55 years old.

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

  1. Fair skin

  2. A history of sunburn

  3. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fair skin, a history of sunburn, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation are all risk factors for skin cancer.

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