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?

A. Breathing viruses in air B. Hand-to-face contact C. Drinking infected water D. Eating contaminated food

2. Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children?

A. Use a tissue to cover a sneeze B. Don't share a glass or eating utensil C. Wash hands frequently D. Take a bath daily

3. Stress has been linked to which of these health problems?

A. Headaches B. Constipation C. Depression D. All of the above

4. Which of these will help keep your immune system strong?

A. Proper diet B. Plenty of sleep C. Exercise D. All of the above

5. Which of the following increases your risk for type 2 diabetes?

A. Not getting enough exercise B. Eating too much sugar C. Being overweight D. Advancing age E. A and C

6. Alcoholism is among the leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States. Which of these rank higher?

A. Smoking B. Using illegal drugs C. Sedentary lifestyle D. Unprotected sex

7. Which of these measures can reduce the risk of contracting communicable sexual diseases, such as genital herpes?

A. Male condom B. Female condom C. Contraceptive foam D. Birth-control pills

8. According to the CDC, when should infants start vaccinations against serious diseases?

A. Before 2 months old B. At 2 months old C. 6 weeks old D. 6 months old

9. "Sleep hygiene" refers to the promotion of regular sleep. Which of these can help you develop healthy sleep habits?

A. Eat a big meal late in the day B. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day C. Cut back on the amount of exercise you get D. All of the above