The Health Issues in Science

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on various health issues in science.
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What is the leading cause of death worldwide?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. Chronic respiratory diseases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 17.9 million deaths in 2019.

Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?

  1. Malaria

  2. Diabetes

  3. Tuberculosis

  4. HIV/AIDS


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diabetes is a non-communicable disease that occurs when the body is unable to produce or use insulin properly.

What is the most common type of cancer worldwide?

  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, accounting for an estimated 1.8 million deaths in 2020.

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection?

  1. Malaria

  2. Cholera

  3. Syphilis

  4. Typhoid fever


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

What is the leading cause of blindness worldwide?

  1. Cataracts

  2. Glaucoma

  3. Age-related macular degeneration

  4. Diabetic retinopathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, accounting for an estimated 51% of all cases.

Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue fever

  3. Yellow fever

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever are all vector-borne diseases, meaning they are transmitted by insects or other arthropods.

What is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 5?

  1. Pneumonia

  2. Diarrhea

  3. Malaria

  4. HIV/AIDS


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 5, accounting for an estimated 1.4 million deaths in 2019.

Which of the following is a chronic respiratory disease?

  1. Asthma

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Tuberculosis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease that includes bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive bronchitis.

What is the leading cause of death among people living with HIV/AIDS?

  1. Tuberculosis

  2. Pneumonia

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Kaposi's sarcoma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death among people living with HIV/AIDS, accounting for an estimated 30% of all deaths.

Which of the following is a vaccine-preventable disease?

  1. Measles

  2. Mumps

  3. Rubella

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Measles, mumps, and rubella are all vaccine-preventable diseases.

What is the leading cause of death among women during pregnancy and childbirth?

  1. Hemorrhage

  2. Sepsis

  3. Eclampsia

  4. Obstructed labor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hemorrhage is the leading cause of death among women during pregnancy and childbirth, accounting for an estimated 27% of all deaths.

Which of the following is a mental health disorder?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are all mental health disorders.

What is the leading cause of death among people with diabetes?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Kidney disease

  4. Amputation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among people with diabetes, accounting for an estimated 68% of all deaths.

Which of the following is a risk factor for cancer?

  1. Smoking

  2. Obesity

  3. Alcohol consumption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption are all risk factors for cancer.

What is the leading cause of death among people with chronic kidney disease?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Kidney failure

  4. Infection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among people with chronic kidney disease, accounting for an estimated 40% of all deaths.

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