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Men's Health and the Impact of Environmental Factors

Description: Test your knowledge on how environmental factors can affect men's health.
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Which environmental factor is a major contributor to lung cancer in men?

  1. Exposure to secondhand smoke

  2. Exposure to asbestos

  3. Exposure to air pollution

  4. Exposure to radon gas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to secondhand smoke is a major risk factor for lung cancer in both men and women.

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

  1. Falls from heights

  2. Transportation accidents

  3. Exposure to hazardous chemicals

  4. Electrocution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Falls from heights are the leading cause of occupational fatalities among men in the United States.

Which environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer in men?

  1. Exposure to pesticides

  2. Exposure to radiation

  3. Exposure to heavy metals

  4. Exposure to dioxins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to pesticides has been linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer in men.

What is the primary cause of skin cancer in men?

  1. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation

  2. Exposure to chemicals

  3. Exposure to heat

  4. Exposure to cold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun is the primary cause of skin cancer in men.

Which environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of heart disease in men?

  1. Exposure to air pollution

  2. Exposure to noise pollution

  3. Exposure to lead

  4. Exposure to mercury


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease in men.

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

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Accidents


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of preventable death among men in the United States.

Which environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of infertility in men?

  1. Exposure to heat

  2. Exposure to radiation

  3. Exposure to pesticides

  4. Exposure to heavy metals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to heat, particularly in the testes, can lead to an increased risk of infertility in men.

What is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in men?

  1. Smoking

  2. Exposure to air pollution

  3. Exposure to occupational dusts and fumes

  4. Exposure to secondhand smoke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Smoking is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in men.

Which environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in men?

  1. Exposure to lead

  2. Exposure to mercury

  3. Exposure to pesticides

  4. Exposure to air pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to lead has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in men.

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.

Which environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease in men?

  1. Exposure to pesticides

  2. Exposure to heavy metals

  3. Exposure to radiation

  4. Exposure to air pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to pesticides has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease in men.

What is the primary cause of kidney disease in men?

  1. Diabetes

  2. High blood pressure

  3. Heart disease

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diabetes is the primary cause of kidney disease in men.

Which environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis in men?

  1. Exposure to sunlight

  2. Exposure to stress

  3. Exposure to viruses

  4. Exposure to chemicals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to sunlight has been linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis in men.

What is the leading cause of blindness in men in the United States?

  1. Age-related macular degeneration

  2. Cataracts

  3. Glaucoma

  4. Diabetic retinopathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in men in the United States.

Which environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of hearing loss in men?

  1. Exposure to loud noise

  2. Exposure to chemicals

  3. Exposure to radiation

  4. Exposure to heat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exposure to loud noise, particularly in the workplace, is associated with an increased risk of hearing loss in men.

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