Back Take the Disease Prevention Test You can do a lot to keep yourself healthy. Avoiding germs, eating a balanced diet, getting enough rest—all these steps and others can put you on the road to good health. How much do you know about preventing disease? Take this quiz and find out. 1. How are infectious diseases, such as colds and influenza, most commonly spread? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The most common way to catch infectious illnesses is to touch the mouth, nose, or eyes with hands that are contaminated with germs such as virus or bacteria, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A. Breathing viruses in airB. Hand-to-face contactC. Drinking infected waterD. Eating contaminated food 2. Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Be sure to use plenty of soap and water when you wash, the CDC says. A. Use a tissue to cover a sneezeB. Don't share a glass or eating utensilC. Wash hands frequentlyD. Take a bath daily 3. Stress has been linked to which of these health problems? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Stress can affects the body in many ways, including dampening your immune system and making it more likely that you'll get sick. It can worsen health problems you already have and contribute to the development of others. A. HeadachesB. ConstipationC. DepressionD. All of the above 4. Which of these will help keep your immune system strong? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is A weakened immune system allows viruses and diseases to gain a foothold. A. Proper dietB. Plenty of sleepC. ExerciseD. All of the above 5. Which of the following increases your risk for type 2 diabetes? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Too little physical activity can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to the CDC. A. Not getting enough exerciseB. Eating too much sugarC. Being overweightD. Advancing ageE. A and C 6. Alcoholism is among the leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States. Which of these rank higher? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Each year, 443,000 Americans die from smoking-related causes, and 79,000 die from excessive alcohol use, according to the CDC. A. SmokingB. Using illegal drugsC. Sedentary lifestyleD. Unprotected sex 7. Which of these measures can reduce the risk of contracting communicable sexual diseases, such as genital herpes? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Male latex condoms, when used correctly and consistently, may reduce the transmission of genital herpes, the CDC says. A. Male condomB. Female condomC. Contraceptive foamD. Birth-control pills 8. According to the CDC, when should infants start vaccinations against serious diseases? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Today's schedule of vaccines now assures that children are also protected from chickenpox and hepatitis B in addition to polio, measles, and other infectious diseases. A. Before 2 months oldB. At 2 months oldC. 6 weeks oldD. 6 months old 9. "Sleep hygiene" refers to the promotion of regular sleep. Which of these can help you develop healthy sleep habits? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Other ideas to promote healthy sleep: Avoid large meals before bed; get plenty of exercise; and make sure your bedroom is comfortable and free of electronic devices and other distracting items. A. Eat a big meal late in the dayB. Go to bed and get up at the same time every dayC. Cut back on the amount of exercise you getD. All of the above Your score was: