Gender and Health in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the relationship between gender and health in India.
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What is the leading cause of death among women in India?

  1. Cardiovascular disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Respiratory disease

  4. Maternal mortality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maternal mortality is the leading cause of death among women in India, accounting for approximately 17% of all female deaths.

Which gender is more likely to experience chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension in India?

  1. Men

  2. Women

  3. Both equally

  4. Neither


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Men in India are more likely to experience chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension compared to women.

What is the primary reason for the higher prevalence of malnutrition among women in India?

  1. Lack of access to education

  2. Cultural norms and practices

  3. Limited healthcare services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The higher prevalence of malnutrition among women in India is attributed to a combination of factors, including lack of access to education, cultural norms and practices that prioritize men's nutritional needs, and limited healthcare services.

Which gender has a higher life expectancy in India?

  1. Men

  2. Women

  3. Both equally

  4. Neither


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Women in India have a higher life expectancy compared to men, with an average life expectancy of 70.8 years for women and 67.5 years for men.

What is the main barrier to accessing healthcare services for women in rural India?

  1. Lack of transportation

  2. Cultural beliefs and norms

  3. Financial constraints

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women in rural India face multiple barriers to accessing healthcare services, including lack of transportation, cultural beliefs and norms that restrict their mobility, and financial constraints.

Which gender is more likely to experience violence and abuse in India?

  1. Men

  2. Women

  3. Both equally

  4. Neither


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Women in India are more likely to experience violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking.

What is the primary factor contributing to the high rate of anemia among pregnant women in India?

  1. Iron deficiency

  2. Malnutrition

  3. Poor sanitation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The high rate of anemia among pregnant women in India is attributed to a combination of factors, including iron deficiency, malnutrition, and poor sanitation.

Which gender has a higher rate of mental health disorders in India?

  1. Men

  2. Women

  3. Both equally

  4. Neither


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Women in India have a higher rate of mental health disorders compared to men, with depression and anxiety being the most common conditions.

What is the main reason for the gender gap in healthcare utilization in India?

  1. Socio-cultural norms and beliefs

  2. Economic disparities

  3. Lack of awareness and education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The gender gap in healthcare utilization in India is influenced by a combination of factors, including socio-cultural norms and beliefs, economic disparities, and lack of awareness and education.

Which gender is more likely to be involved in decision-making related to their own health in India?

  1. Men

  2. Women

  3. Both equally

  4. Neither


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Men in India are more likely to be involved in decision-making related to their own health compared to women.

What is the primary reason for the higher rate of HIV infection among women in India?

  1. Lack of access to prevention services

  2. Gender-based violence

  3. Stigma and discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The higher rate of HIV infection among women in India is attributed to a combination of factors, including lack of access to prevention services, gender-based violence, and stigma and discrimination.

Which gender is more likely to experience discrimination in healthcare settings in India?

  1. Men

  2. Women

  3. Both equally

  4. Neither


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Women in India are more likely to experience discrimination in healthcare settings compared to men.

What is the main reason for the higher rate of cervical cancer among women in India?

  1. Lack of access to screening and treatment services

  2. Cultural beliefs and norms that discourage seeking healthcare

  3. Low awareness about the disease

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The higher rate of cervical cancer among women in India is attributed to a combination of factors, including lack of access to screening and treatment services, cultural beliefs and norms that discourage seeking healthcare, and low awareness about the disease.

Which gender is more likely to experience unintended pregnancies in India?

  1. Men

  2. Women

  3. Both equally

  4. Neither


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Women in India are more likely to experience unintended pregnancies compared to men.

What is the primary reason for the high rate of female infanticide in India?

  1. Cultural preference for male children

  2. Economic factors

  3. Lack of education and awareness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The high rate of female infanticide in India is attributed to a combination of factors, including cultural preference for male children, economic factors, and lack of education and awareness.

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