Public Health & Disease Prevention Quiz - How Safe Are Your Habits?

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Public Health & Disease Prevention Quiz - How Safe Are Your Habits?

We all know the big threats to our health heart disease, diabetes, infections but do you know the small everyday choices that help keep them away? This quiz takes you through the basics of staying safe and healthy, from preventing illness to protecting your community.

What is the minimum recommended time for washing hands to effectively remove germs?

  • 5 seconds

  • 10 seconds

  • 20 seconds

  • 40 seconds

Which of these is NOT a mode of transmission for the common cold?

  • Airborne droplets

  • Direct contact with an infected person

  • Contaminated food

  • Touching contaminated surfaces

Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?

  • Influenza

  • Heart disease

  • Malaria

  • Tuberculosis

Which simple household habit helps reduce the spread of foodborne illnesses?

  • Washing fruits and vegetables before eating

  • Reusing cutting boards without cleaning

  • Thawing meat at room temperature

  • Storing cooked and raw food together

Which group is most at risk for complications from the flu?

  • Teenagers

  • Healthy adults

  • Older adults and young children

  • Office workers

Which of these lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure?

  • Reducing salt intake

  • Eating more sugar

  • Sitting for long hours

  • Avoiding fruits and vegetables

Which mosquito species spreads dengue fever?

  • Anopheles

  • Aedes aegypti

  • Culex

  • Tabanus

Which vaccine is given to prevent tuberculosis?

  • BCG

  • MMR

  • DPT

  • Hepatitis B

What is the term for the percentage of people in a community who need to be vaccinated to stop disease spread?

  • Immunity gap

  • Herd immunity threshold

  • Infection barrier

  • Public health quota

What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of respiratory infections?

  • Taking antibiotics

  • Wearing a mask in crowded places

  • Drinking more water

  • Sleeping early

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