Risk factors

There are many reasons why someone might develop an illness.

• True

• False

Disease prevention means increasing your chance of getting a disease or illness.

• True

• False

A disease that can be spread to another person is known as ...

• non-communicable

• Smart

• Communicable

• Environmental

Which of the following is a communicable disease?

• Cancer

• Arthritis

• Diabetes

• Influenza

People can lower their risk factors for disease by living a healthy lifestyle.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor?

• Sedentary lifestyle

• High blood pressure

• Age

• Stress

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor?

• Age

• Gender

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Family history