Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following statements does NOT describe non-communicable diseases?
A. caused by pathogens
B. consequence of unhealthy lifestyle
C. cannot be transmitted from one person to another
D. consequence of behavioral and hereditary factors
2. Your friend is asthmatic, what do you think he/she should do to prevent an attack?
A. exercise B. manage stress C. eat a balanced diet D. all of the above
3. Which is NOT a causative factor for non-communicable diseases?
A. virus B. poor diet C. stress D. environmental hazard
4. Health centers are designed to render medical services provided by the Department
of Health (DOH) EXCEPT _________.
A. Physical Therapy C. Center of Cancer Control
B. Nutrition Services D. Health Education and Manpower Services
5. Why do we need to correct myths and misconceptions about non-communicable
disease?
A. We don’t want to be labeled as backward or uneducated.
B. Following myths and misconceptions can endanger our health.
C. We need to change our beliefs to keep pace with the changing times.
D. Our medical practitioners well get mad if we don’t follow their advice.