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Sexual Health and Environmental Health

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Which of the following is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. HIV/AIDS

  4. HPV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

HPV is a virus that causes warts, not an STI.

What is the most common STI in the United States?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. HIV/AIDS

  4. HPV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chlamydia is the most common STI in the United States, with an estimated 1.3 million new cases each year.

Which of the following is not a risk factor for STIs?

  1. Having multiple sexual partners

  2. Not using condoms

  3. Sharing needles

  4. Being in a monogamous relationship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Being in a monogamous relationship is not a risk factor for STIs, as long as both partners are STI-free.

What is the best way to prevent STIs?

  1. Abstinence

  2. Using condoms

  3. Getting vaccinated

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abstinence, using condoms, and getting vaccinated are all effective ways to prevent STIs.

Which of the following is not a symptom of an STI?

  1. Painful urination

  2. Discharge from the penis or vagina

  3. Itching or burning in the genital area

  4. Swollen lymph nodes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swollen lymph nodes are not a symptom of an STI.

What is the most common environmental health hazard?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Soil pollution

  4. Noise pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Air pollution is the most common environmental health hazard, and it is responsible for an estimated 7 million deaths each year.

Which of the following is not a source of air pollution?

  1. Cars

  2. Factories

  3. Power plants

  4. Trees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trees are not a source of air pollution.

What is the most common health effect of air pollution?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Lung cancer

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Air pollution can cause heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and a variety of other health problems.

Which of the following is not a way to reduce air pollution?

  1. Driving less

  2. Using public transportation

  3. Walking or biking

  4. Burning wood in your fireplace


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Burning wood in your fireplace is a major source of air pollution.

What is the most common environmental health hazard in the home?

  1. Lead paint

  2. Asbestos

  3. Radon

  4. Mold


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Radon is the most common environmental health hazard in the home, and it is responsible for an estimated 21,000 deaths each year.

Which of the following is not a source of radon?

  1. Uranium

  2. Thorium

  3. Radium

  4. Sunlight


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sunlight is not a source of radon.

What is the most common health effect of radon?

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Heart disease

  3. Stroke

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers.

Which of the following is not a way to reduce radon levels in your home?

  1. Sealing cracks in your foundation

  2. Installing a radon fan

  3. Opening your windows

  4. Using an air purifier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using an air purifier will not reduce radon levels in your home.

What is the most common environmental health hazard in the workplace?

  1. Asbestos

  2. Lead

  3. Mercury

  4. Noise


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Noise is the most common environmental health hazard in the workplace, and it can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and other health problems.

Which of the following is not a source of noise pollution?

  1. Cars

  2. Factories

  3. Airplanes

  4. Birds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Birds are not a source of noise pollution.

What is the most common health effect of noise pollution?

  1. Hearing loss

  2. Tinnitus

  3. Stress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Noise pollution can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, stress, and a variety of other health problems.

Which of the following is not a way to reduce noise pollution in your workplace?

  1. Wearing earplugs or earmuffs

  2. Using sound-absorbing materials

  3. Reducing the number of machines in operation

  4. Playing music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Playing music will not reduce noise pollution in your workplace.

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