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A town is severely affected by water pollution following a natural disaster. Toilets are backed up and clean drinking water is scarce.Which step can the local health department take to help?

A
Set up a health clinic to treat waterborne diseases.
B
Work with governments in other countries to stop water pollution.
C
Stop all services that provide water to individual homes in the town.
D
Monitor and report any sudden outbreaks of water-related diseases.
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How does a weight loss club effectively improve community health?

A
It requires members to lose a specific amount of weight.
B
It provides information and support for members to reach their goals.
C
It allows only those who are serious about making health improvements.
D
It makes other people feel bad that they are not making health changes.
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Which disease is caused by the body's immune system attacking healthy cells?

A
lupus
B
cancer
C
sickle cell disease
D
cardiovascular disease
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A teen starts keeping a regular sleep schedule and gets an adequate amount of sleep. Which result is the teen most likely to experience?

A
being more creative
B
developing more intelligence
C
retaining less from class
D
having a lower immunity to disease
5

Sheri often has colds. Which behavior can Sheri include in her life to boost her immune system?

A
quitting smoking
B
avoiding the sun
C
drinking more orange soda
D
sleeping less each night
6

Which medical issue requires a medical specialist?

A
minor cuts and bruises
B
pregnancy test
C
cancer diagnosis
D
blood pressure check
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Which is one method for detecting cancer?

A
receiving radiation
B
taking chemotherapy
C
doing proper self-exams
D
getting surgery
8

Why is it important to obtain medical screenings?

A
to detect disease
B
to find cures for disease
C
to use medical insurance coverage
D
to determine the risk of passing a disease to others
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Since Chloe’s family has a history of heart disease, Chloe decides to research heart disease on the Internet.Which statement describes an unreliable website?

A
The author has several degrees from accredited universities.
B
The page shares personal information with other agencies.
C
The date indicates that the information is current.
D
The organization is nonprofit and provides information on heart disease.
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Which measure can best help individuals lessen their chances of acquiring a disease?

A
resting throughout the day
B
washing their hands regularly
C
eating three meals a day
D
washing their clothes in cold water
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Zak is due for an annual health checkup. Which topic should he discuss with his doctor?

A
his grades at school
B
his aching tooth
C
his difficulty obtaining a job
D
his pain when using the restroom
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Alicia is thinking of getting her tongue pierced. Which health risk should she keep in mind?

A
hearing loss
B
scarring
C
skin cancer
D
dizziness
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Alison and her dad are going on a hike. How can they best protect themselves from sun exposure?

A
by wearing short-sleeved shirts and shorts
B
by applying sunscreen with a minimal SPF
C
by hiking in the middle of the day
D
by wearing protective clothing
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Aiden is aware of the causes of type 2 diabetes. What can he do to help decrease his likelihood of developing the disease?

A
drink more coffee
B
read more books
C
eat more vegetables
D
play more board games
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Marina went to the doctor for stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever. She was diagnosed with food poisoning caused by salmonella. Several other students at her school also have gotten food poisoning from the same strain of salmonella.Who will most likely investigate this potential outbreak?

A
local physicians
B
local restaurant owners
C
the National Restaurant Association
D
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Which information should be verified to ensure that a source of information about healthcare products and services is authentic and reliable?

A
The source is current.
B
The source promises a miracle.
C
The source is supported by opinions.
D
The source has a catchy phrase.
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Which positive lifestyle choice can reduce the risk of developing noncommunicable diseases?

A
applying sunscreen
B
using insect repellant
C
washing hands frequently
D
covering the mouth when sneezing
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Which scenario involves an individual who should seek medical advice?

A
Joel has abnormal drainage from his ears.
B
Drew feels exhausted after a long work week.
C
Jacob has a stomachache after eating Thanksgiving dinner.
D
Nick developed a headache while staring at the computer for hours.
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Why is it important to be honest and straightforward with doctors?

A
so they can bill for the visit appropriately
B
so they can inform a patient’s parents correctly
C
so they will be able to discuss the case with other people
D
so they know what medications are safe and unsafe to prescribe
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Which activity does a local health department perform when providing health and environmental services?

A
ensuring the safety of medicines worldwide
B
providing national health guidelines
C
overseeing day-to-day health issues in a county
D
providing funding for international health goals

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