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Cancer and Public Health: Prevention and Control Strategies

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Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide?

  1. Tobacco use

  2. Alcohol consumption

  3. Physical inactivity

  4. Healthy diet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and physical inactivity are leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide, while a healthy diet is not.

The primary goal of cancer prevention is to:

  1. Reduce the incidence of cancer

  2. Detect cancer early

  3. Treat cancer effectively

  4. Provide palliative care for cancer patients


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cancer prevention aims to reduce the number of new cancer cases by eliminating or minimizing exposure to risk factors.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cancer screening test?

  1. Mammography

  2. Pap smear

  3. Colonoscopy

  4. Blood test


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mammography, Pap smear, and colonoscopy are common types of cancer screening tests, while a blood test is not typically used for cancer screening.

The most effective way to prevent cervical cancer is through:

  1. HPV vaccination

  2. Regular Pap smears

  3. Abstinence from sex

  4. Condom use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HPV vaccination is the most effective way to prevent cervical cancer, as it protects against infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is the main cause of cervical cancer.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended lifestyle modification for cancer prevention?

  1. Maintaining a healthy weight

  2. Regular physical activity

  3. Smoking cessation

  4. Moderate alcohol consumption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maintaining a healthy weight, regular physical activity, and smoking cessation are recommended lifestyle modifications for cancer prevention, while moderate alcohol consumption is not.

The main goal of cancer control is to:

  1. Reduce the incidence of cancer

  2. Detect cancer early

  3. Improve the quality of life for cancer patients

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cancer control aims to reduce the incidence of cancer, detect cancer early, and improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

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

  1. Surgery

  2. Radiation therapy

  3. Chemotherapy

  4. Immunotherapy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are common types of cancer treatment, while immunotherapy is a relatively new and less common treatment approach.

The most common type of cancer worldwide is:

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Breast cancer

  3. Prostate cancer

  4. Colorectal cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, followed by breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cancer in children?

  1. Leukemia

  2. Brain cancer

  3. Lymphoma

  4. Melanoma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leukemia, brain cancer, and lymphoma are common types of cancer in children, while melanoma is not.

The leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States is:

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Breast cancer

  3. Prostate cancer

  4. Colorectal cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, followed by prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing cancer?

  1. Age

  2. Genetics

  3. Exposure to carcinogens

  4. Healthy diet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age, genetics, and exposure to carcinogens are risk factors for developing cancer, while a healthy diet is not.

The most common type of cancer in women worldwide is:

  1. Breast cancer

  2. Lung cancer

  3. Colorectal cancer

  4. Cervical cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide, followed by lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and cervical cancer.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cancer in men?

  1. Prostate cancer

  2. Lung cancer

  3. Colorectal cancer

  4. Ovarian cancer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer are common types of cancer in men, while ovarian cancer is not.

The main goal of palliative care for cancer patients is to:

  1. Cure the cancer

  2. Prolong life

  3. Relieve symptoms

  4. Improve quality of life


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Palliative care for cancer patients aims to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and provide emotional and spiritual support.

Which of the following is NOT a type of cancer screening test?

  1. Mammography

  2. Pap smear

  3. Colonoscopy

  4. Ultrasound


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mammography, Pap smear, and colonoscopy are types of cancer screening tests, while ultrasound is not typically used for cancer screening.

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