Disease Prevention

risk factors for developing a disease or illness are?

• modifiable

• non-modifiable

• both

which of these is considered a modifiable risk factor

• genetics

• age

• type 2 diabetes

A disease or illness is a medical condition that stops the body from working normally?

• True

• False

GERMS CAN SPREAD THROUGH:

• TOUCHING YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH WITH WASHED HANDS.

• TOUCH A CONTAMINATED SURFACE OR OBJECT.

• COUGH OR SNEEZE INTO YOUR ELBOW.

SHOWERING, WASHING HAIR AND BRUSHING TEETH ARE ALL INCLUDED IN:

• HYGIENE

• WELLNESS

• TREATMENT

• ETIQUETTE

We need to aim for _______ hours of sleep every night.

• 5-6

• 4-5

• 7-9

Communicable diseases cannot be spread from person to person

• true

• false

Washing your hands regularly is proven in helping to stop the spread of communicable diseases?

• true

• false

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor?

• Ethnicity

• Age

• Unhealthy diet

• Gender

Which of the following is a type of non-communicable disease?

• Covid-19

• Cancer

• Influenza

• Common cold