Women's Health Quiz
Which of these illness is more prevalent in women than men?
a. Depression
b. Celiac Disease
c. Osteoporosis
d. All of the above
Answer: D Depression affects between 10-15 percent of all women at some point, twice as many as men. Celiac Disease, like other autoimmune diseases, is also more common in women. Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become brittle, affects 9.1 million women and 2.8 million men.
Answer: D Depression affects between 10-15 percent of all women at some point, twice as many as men. Celiac Disease, like other autoimmune diseases, is also more common in women. Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become brittle, affects 9.1 million women and 2.8 million men.
What is the most popular form of reversible contraception in the US?
a. Vasectomy
b. Intrauterine Devices (IUD)
c. Birth control pills
d. Rhythm method
Answer- C Birth Control Pills remains most popular, with 16 percent of women who used contraception in 2014 relying on the pill. Female sterilization (tubal ligation), which permanently prevents pregnancy, was the second most popular birth control method. The most effective reversible forms are IUDs and implant.
Answer- C Birth Control Pills remains most popular, with 16 percent of women who used contraception in 2014 relying on the pill. Female sterilization (tubal ligation), which permanently prevents pregnancy, was the second most popular birth control method. The most effective reversible forms are IUDs and implant.
What causes most cases of cervical cancer?
a. Bacteria
b. A virus
c.Exposure to other cancer cells
d. None of the above
Answer – B Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by the Human Pappillomavirus (HPV). A number of activities (smoking, taking birth control pills for more than 5 years etc) can increase the risk of cervical cancer once infected with HPV. Now patients aged 9-26 may receive the HPV vaccine to help decrease this incidence.
Answer – B Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by the Human Pappillomavirus (HPV). A number of activities (smoking, taking birth control pills for more than 5 years etc) can increase the risk of cervical cancer once infected with HPV. Now patients aged 9-26 may receive the HPV vaccine to help decrease this incidence.
The average age of menopause in the United States is:
a. 46
b. 49
c. 51
d. 55
Answer: C The average age of menopause, the cessation of menstruation for one full year, is 51 years old in the United States. However, perimenopause, when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen, can begin 8 to 10 years prior, causing symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.
Answer: C The average age of menopause, the cessation of menstruation for one full year, is 51 years old in the United States. However, perimenopause, when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen, can begin 8 to 10 years prior, causing symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.
What is the number one killer of women in the United States?
a. Heart disease
b. Breast cancer
c. Ovarian cancer
d. Stroke
Answer: A While it is frequently thought of as a “man’s condition,” heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, causing about one in every four deaths.
Answer: A While it is frequently thought of as a “man’s condition,” heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, causing about one in every four deaths.
Urinary incontinence (UI), the loss of bladder control, can be caused by:
a. Chronic cough
b. Obesity
c. Pregnancy
d. All of the above
Answer: D All of these conditions can put extra pressure on the bladder, causing UI.
Answer: D All of these conditions can put extra pressure on the bladder, causing UI.
As women age, they are more likely to:
a. Have higher blood pressure than their male counterparts
b. Have concerning low blood pressure, compared to men
c. Have high blood pressure, and not know it, compared to men
d. Be able to control high blood pressure through diet, compared to men
Answer: A While under the age of 50, women have a lower prevalence of hypertension (high blood pressure) than men, that changes after the age of 55, putting women at heightened risk of heart problems.
Answer: A While under the age of 50, women have a lower prevalence of hypertension (high blood pressure) than men, that changes after the age of 55, putting women at heightened risk of heart problems.
It’s well known that women have more problems sleeping than men. The reason for this is mainly:
a. Women experience greater levels of depression than men
b. Hormonal changes
c. Women experience more pain at night than men
d. All of the above
Answer: D: According to the National Sleep Foundation, 63 percent of women experience sleep problems like insomnia at least a few nights a week compared to 54 percent of men. Daily exercise, establishing a set bed/wake time, and cutting out caffeine and alcohol can help.
Answer: D: According to the National Sleep Foundation, 63 percent of women experience sleep problems like insomnia at least a few nights a week compared to 54 percent of men. Daily exercise, establishing a set bed/wake time, and cutting out caffeine and alcohol can help.
Which of the following is NOT true according to a published research?
a. Eating more iron, such as found in red meat, strengthens nails
b. Drinking cranberry juice prevents urinary tract infections
c. Drinking low-fat milk helps keep bones strong
d. All of the above are true
What activity is recommended for all women to build muscle mass, which can decrease as women age?
a. Lifting weights at least twice per week
b. Aerobic activity daily such as an exercise bike or jogging
c. Stretching before a workout
d. Stretching after a workout
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