Sunday, December 28, 2014

"The Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick" - Adults

According to the CDC (Aug 2014 "The Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick"
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare.htm

"In Adults"  "the emergency warning signs of flu sickness"  include "Confusion," Severe or persistent vomiting" or which of the following:


a) "Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath"b) "Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen"c) "Sudden dizziness"d) "Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough"

e) any of the above

Answer (e) all of the aboive


Sunday, December 21, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Prescription Drug Ads in U.S.

According to an article in Pharmacy & Therapeutics (2011) on "Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising" (DTCPA)

". . . The U.S. and ________ are the only countries that allow DTCPA that includes product claims. . . . however, Canada does allow ads that mention either the product or the indication, but not both. . . . "

a) 120 other countries
b) 
24 other countries
c) 12 other countries
d) 
New Zealand


Source:
P&T 2011
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3278148/


Answer: (
d) New Zealand

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz: Impaired Driving #2

According to the CDC (April 2013)

"In 2010, over 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics."

"
In 2010,  _______ people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for  . . .  ________ of all traffic-related deaths in the United States."

"
Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths. These other drugs are often used in combination with alcohol."

a) 
 1,279 ; (3%)
b)  2,557 ; (7%)
c)  5,114 ; (16%)
d) 10,228 ; (31%)


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Impaired_Driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html
Answer: (d) 10,228 ; (31%)
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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Impaired Driving

According to the CDC (April 2013)

"In 2010, over ______ drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics."
"
That's one percent of the __________ self-reported episodes of alcohol-impaired driving among U.S. adults each year."

"
Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths. These other drugs are often used in combination with alcohol."

a) 1.4 thousand ; 
112 thousand 
b) 14 thousand ; 1.12 million 
c) 140 thousand ; 11.2 million 
d) 1.4 million ; 112 million 


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Impaired_Driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html
d) 1.4 million ; 112 million 
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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Food Safety & Pregnancy

Food Safety & Pregnancy

DoctorzBlox / SmartzBlox Weekly Health Quiz

Food Safety & Pregnancy

According to the CDC (2013, "Food Safe and Pregnant: Tips for the Holidays and Beyond")

Which of the following "are some quick tips to help you make smarter food--and beverage--decisions"?

a) "Don’t share forks, cups, or food with young children. Wash your hands often when around children."
b) "Cook your meat and poultry until it’s well-done"
c) "Make sure eggs are thoroughly cooked"  
d) "Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially when . . Touching raw meat, raw eggs or unwashed vegetables . . . Preparing food . . Before eating or drinking"  
e) all of the above


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/HolidayFoodSafety/index.html

Answer:
e) all of the above

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

According to the CDC (2013)

"The vast majority of people living with prediabetes, though, do not even know they have it."
"79 million Americans—35% of adults aged 20 years and older—have prediabetes."

"Research shows that modest weight loss and regular physical activity can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by up to 58% in people with prediabetes."

"Modest weight loss means_____________, which is 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. Getting at least _____________ of physical activity, such as brisk walking, also is important."

a) 1% to 2% of body weight ; 30 minutes each week  b) 2% to 4% of body weight ; 60 minutes each week
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week
d) 10% to 14% of body weight ; 300 minutes each week


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/diabetesprevention/


Answer:
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week


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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Winter Prep

Weekly Health Quiz 

According to the CDC ("Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter" Jan 2013)
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WinterWeather/index.html

"Prepare a winter emergency kit to keep in your car in case you become stranded. Include . . . "

a) blankets; food and water;
b) booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction);
c) compass and maps; flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries;
d) first-aid kit; and plastic bags (for sanitation)
e) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Answer: (e)

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Measles

Measles

According to the CDC, (Dec 2013)

"Today, thanks to vaccines, very few children in the United States get measles."

"Complications from measles _________.
They occur more commonly in children younger than 5 years old and adults 20 years of age or older. For every 1,000 children who get measles, one or two will die from the disease. . . .
In 2008, there were about ___________ worldwide . . . "

a) are almost never serious ; 16 measles deaths
b) are almost never serious ; 164 measles deaths
c) can be serious ; 1,640 measles deaths   

d) can be serious ; 164,000 measles deaths


Answer:
d) can be serious ; 164,000 measles deaths
"Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of getting infected with measles virus when they travel internationally."


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/Measles/

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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - HPV Vaccine for Boys & Girls

HPV Vaccine for Boys

According to the CDC (2013),

"CDC recommends that you get your _______ vaccinated at _________
to prevent cancers caused by HPV."

a) girls ; 9 or 10
b) boys ; 11 or 12
c) boys and girls ; 11 or 12
d) sexually active boys and girls ; 13 or 14

Source:
CDC Nov 2013
http://www.cdc.gov/features/hpvvaccineboys/


Answer: (c) boys and girls ; 11 or 12  

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal Disease

In Nov. 2013, "the NJ Department of Health (NJDOH)" stated "The NJDOH  is aware of 8 cases of invasive meningococcal disease associated with Princeton University. NJDOH has considered this to be an outbreak of meningococcal disease . . . "

According to the NJDOH:

"You can help prevent the spread of illnesses by:"

a) "Avoid sharing utensils, water bottles or other items contaminated by saliva or respiratory secretions."
b) "Cleaning your hands. Washing your hands will help protect you against infections.  . . . You should clean your hands before eating."
c) "Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when coughing or sneezing."
d) "Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol intake."
e) all of the above


source:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/meningo/documents/meningococcal_faq.pdf
answer:
e) all of the above

"Meningococcal disease can be spread from person to person. The bacteria are spread by
exchanging respiratory and throat secretions like saliva (spit) during close (for example,
coughing or kissing) or lengthy contact, . . . "

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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Child Deaths in the U.S.

According to the CDC,

the leading cause of death for children 1-14 years of age in the United States (2010) was "unintentional injury."

"Unintentional MV Traffic" is the leading cause of "unintentional injury" deaths for all children 1-14.
Specifically for children 1-4 years old, the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths is:

a) "Unintentional Drowning"
b) "MV Traffic"
c) "Homicide Unspecified"
d) "Unintentional Fire/Burn"

Sources:
http://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/pdf/10LCID_All_Deaths_By_Age_Group_2010-a.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/pdf/10LCID_Unintentional_Deaths_2010-a.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/leadingcauses.html 

Answer: (a) "Unintentional Drowning"

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Preventing Pneumonia

According to the CDC (2013)

"In 2010, 1.1 million people in the United States were hospitalized with pneumonia, and about 50,000 people died from the disease."

"Globally, pneumonia kills more than 1 million children younger than 5 years of age each year. This is greater than the number of deaths from any other infectious disease, such as HIV infection, malaria or tuberculosis."    

Which of the following "can also help prevent respiratory infections" or pneumonia?    
a) "good hygiene practices  . . . washing your hands regularly, cleaning hard surfaces that are touched often (like doorknobs and countertops)"    
b) "coughing or sneezing into a tissue or into your elbow or sleeve"   
c) "vaccines in many cases"  d) "limiting exposure to cigarette smoke and treating and preventing conditions like diabetes.
e) all of the above   

source:
"Pneumonia Can Be Prevented - Vaccines Can Help"  CDC Nov 2013
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Pneumonia/

answer: e) all of the above

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Folic Acid

According to the CDC (Jan 2012),


"Every woman needs folic acid every day, whether she’s planning to get pregnant or not,  . . . "
"
CDC urges women to take ____ of folic acid every day, starting at least one month before getting pregnant, to help prevent major birth defects of the baby's brain and spine."  
(mcg = micrograms, mg = milligrams)

a) 100 mcg 
b) 400 mcg 
c) 100 mg 
d) 400 mg 



Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/about.html


Answer;  b) 400 mcg 

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Child Safety - Burns

Child Safety

According to the CDC (Sep 2011):
"Injuries are the leading cause of death for young people from birth through age 19.  . . . every year, 9.2 million babies, children, and teens are injured severely enough to need treatment in emergency departments . . .  $300 billion a year."

The CDC gives the following recommendations (among several others) to improve child safety:

Burns: "
Set your water heater's thermostat to _________ or lower.

a) 60 degrees Fahrenheit
b) 8
0 degrees Fahrenheit
c) 
100 degrees Fahrenheit
d) 
120 degrees Fahrenheit

Source:  http://www.cdc.gov/features/colormesafe/index.html 
Answer: c) age 13

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Child Safety: Traffic Injuries

According to the CDC (Sep 2011):

"Injuries are the leading cause of death for young people from birth through age 19.  . . . "
The CDC gives the following recommendations (among several others) to improve child safety:

"
Road Traffic Injuries:
"Transport children under ____ in the back seat of your vehicle."

a) age 3
b) age 5
c) age 13
d) age 15

Source:  http://www.cdc.gov/features/colormesafe/index.html 
Answer: c) age 13

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Child Safety: Poisoning

Child Safety

According to the CDC (Sep 2011):
"Injuries are the leading cause of death for young people from birth through age 19.  . . . every year, 9.2 million babies, children, and teens are injured severely enough to need treatment in emergency departments . . .  $300 billion a year."

The CDC gives the following recommendation (among several others) to improve child safety:

Poisonings: "Put the poison control number, ___________, on or near every home telephone."

a) 1-800-111-1111
b) 
1-800-222-1222
c) 
1-800-222-2222
d) 
1-800-999-9999  

Source:  http://www.cdc.gov/features/colormesafe/index.html
Answer: b) 1-800-222-1222


__________________________________________________________


According to the CDC (Sep 2011):
"Injuries are the leading cause of death for young people from birth through age 19.  . . . every year, 9.2 million babies, children, and teens are injured severely enough to need treatment in emergency departments . . .  $300 billion a year."

The CDC gives the following recommendations (among several others) to improve child safety:

Poisonings: "Put the poison control number, 1-800-222-1222, on or near every home telephone."
Drownings: "Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and get recertified every two years."
Burns: "
Set your water heater's thermostat to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or lower."Road Traffic Injuries: "Transport children under ____ in the back seat of your vehicle."

a) age 3
b) age 5
c) age 13
d) age 15

Source:  http://www.cdc.gov/features/colormesafe/index.html  
Answer: c) age 13

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Colon CA

Colorectal Cancer

According to the CDC (Oct 2013)

"You should begin screening for colorectal cancer soon after turning 50, then keep getting screened regularly until the age of 75.  . . . Some people are at a higher risk than others for developing colorectal cancer. . .  If you think you may be at high risk for colorectal cancer, talk to your doctor about when and how often to get tested."
“Symptoms for colorectal cancer may include”

a) “Blood in or on the stool (bowel movement)”
b) “Stomach pain, aches, or cramps that do not go away”
c) “Losing weight and you don't know why”
d) all of the above   


Source: 
“March is National Colorectal
Cancer Awareness Month”

http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/ColorectalAwareness/

Answer (d) all of the above

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Quiz 1



Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

According to the CDC (Jul 2014)

"
Whooping cough is very contagious and most severe for babies.
"
There are two vaccines used in the United States to help prevent pertussis: DTaP and Tdap. Both also provide protection against tetanus and diphtheria."
"Children younger than _____
 old get DTaP, while older children and adults get Tdap .""CDC recommends that all adults ____ of age and older who didn't get Tdap as a preteen or teen should also get one dose of Tdap."
Before assumming that you received the Tdap vaccine, note that this was not avialable "before 2005." "Before 2005, the only booster available contained protection against tetanus and diphtheria (called Td), and was recommended for teens and adults every 10 years. "*


a) 
7 years ; 
19 years
b) 7 years ; 50
 years
c) 12 years ; 19 years
d) 12 years ; 50
 years


Answer(s) and source(s)
a) 7 years ; 19 years

CDC: Pertussis 
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Pertussis/

*  http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/about/prevention.html

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Breast Cancer Risks



Breast Cancer

SmartzBlox / DoctorzBlox Weekly Health Quiz

According to the CDC (Aug 2013), which of the following (among several others) are risk factors for developing breast cancer?

a) "
Not getting regular exercise."
b) "Drinking alcohol (more than one drink a day)."
c) "Being overweight (increases risk for breast cancer after menopause)."

d) "Long-term use of hormone-replacement therapy."
e) all of the above




Answer: (e) all of the above
Source: CDC 2013
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/risk_factors.htm

Oct 11, 2013; revised Aug 17, 2014

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - High Fructose Corn Syrup

"Sugar" (Sucrose) vs High Fructose Corn Syrup

Sucrose, or "table sugar" is a sugar disaccharide composed of equal amounts of glucose (aka dextrose or d-glucose) and fructose.

Therefore, common table "sugar" contains 50% fructose and 50% glucose.  Fructose makes up 70% of the sugars in apples and is the primary or majority sugar in many fruits. (1)

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) contains the monosaccharides glucose and fructose in varying amounts depending on the formulation.
The common formulations of HFCS contain either
____ fructose (for baking) or
____ fructose (for soft drinks) (1,2)

a) 2
2% ; 25% (nearly half the amount in "sugar")
b) 42% ; 55% (similar amounts to common "sugar")
c) 62% ; 75%                    
d) 92% ; 95% (nearly twice the amount in "sugar")

Sources
(1) http://www.realfooduniversity.com/best-sweetener/
(2) http://nutrition.about.com/od/grainsandcereals/f/fructosesyrup.htm

additional resource:  http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/sugar2.htm

Answer: (b) 42% ; 55% (similar amounts to common "sugar")

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Oct 5, 2013 ; revised Aug 10, 2014

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Salt

Salt

DoctorzBlox / SmartzBlox Weekly Health Quiz - Sep 28, 2013
Sodium (Salt)

According to the CDC (2012)

"Americans eat on average about 3,300 mg of sodium a day. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting sodium to less than _____ mg a day, and about 6 out of 10 adults should further limit sodium to ____ mg a day."  In contrast, the American Heart Association (2011) gives a single recommendation for sodium (the lower of the two above numbers).

a) 1,800 ; 1,200
b) 2,300 ; 1,500
c) 2,500 ; 2,000
d) 3,000 ; 2,500

Answer: (b) 2,300 ; 1,500
AHA: "1,500 mg a day"


Sources:
"Where's the sodium? There's too much in many common foods" - Feb 2012
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/VitalSigns/Sodium/

AHA (2011)
"1,500 mg a day"
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyDietGoals/Sodium-Salt-or-Sodium-Chloride_UCM_303290_Article.jsp#mainContent

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Kids and Violent Entertainment

According to the American Psychological Association (2004):


"Psychological research confirms that violent video games ___________________."

a) 
surprisingly decrease acts of aggression in children.
b) 
do not increase children's aggression. 
c) cannot be linked to aggression due to the conflicting data
.
d) 
can increase children's aggression, but that parents moderate the negative effects.

Answer:  

d) 
can increase children's aggression, but that parents moderate the negative effects.

Source:
http://www.apa.org/research/action/games.aspx

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Sep 20, 2013

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Painkiller Overdose

Painkiller Overdoses  


According to the CDC’s "Prescription Painkiller Overdoses in the U.S." (Nov 2011/Feb 2012)

“Many more __________ die of overdoses from prescription painkillers.

__________ have the highest prescription painkiller overdose rates.

People in rural counties are about two times as likely to overdose on prescription painkillers as people in big cities.

_______ and American Indian or Alaska Natives are more likely to overdose on prescription painkillers.”

a) women than men ; Older teens ; Hispanics
b) men than women ; Middle-aged adults ; Whites
c) women than men ; Older teens ; Whites
d) men than women ; Middle-aged adults ; Blacks

Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/VitalSigns/PainkillerOverdoses/

Answer:  (b) men than women ; Middle-aged adults ; Whites
SmartzBlox / DoctorzBlox Weekly Health Quiz - Sep 14, 2013 ;  July 20, 2014

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Alcohol

According to the CDC ("Alcohol Screening and Counseling", Jan 2014), which of the following are true?

a) "At least 38 million adults drink too much and most are not alcoholics."b) "Drinking too much . . . causes about 88,000 deaths in the US each year . . . "
c) "Drinking too much  . . . costs the economy about $224 billion."
d) "Alcohol screening and brief counseling can reduce drinking on an occasion by 25% in people who drink too much, but only 1 in 6 people has ever talked with their doctor or other health professional about alcohol use."
e) All of the above


Answer:  (e) All of the above

Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/alcohol-screening-counseling/

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Fireworks Safety

According to the CDC ("Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Leave Fireworks to Professionals"), whch are recommended?

a) "Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks."
b) "
Avoid buying fireworks packaged in brown paper, which often means they were made for professional displays and could be dangerous for consumers."
c) "Make sure you, your kids, and others watch fireworks displays from a safe distance."

d) "Call 911 immediately if someone is injured from fireworks."

e) all of the above




Answer:
e) all of the above

Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Family/minutes/tips/fireworks/index.htm

Weekly Health Quiz - CO Poisoning

DoctorzBlox Weeky Quiz for the General Public - Wed Feb 6, 2013
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning www.zBox.com

The CDC reports "Every year, nearly 500 people die in the U. S. from accidental CO poisoning. Change the batteries in your CO detector every six months."

According to the CDC (Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention, Feb 2013)

which are correct regarding CO poisoning and prevention?

a) "The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion."
b) "People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms."
c) "Never run a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside a basement, garage, or other enclosed structure . . . "
d) "Never use a gas range or oven to heat a home." "Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern, or portable camping stove inside a home, tent, or camper."
e) all of the above

Answer: (e)
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/COpoisoning/

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Preventing Hot Cars Deaths

According to SafeCar.gov ("Leaving Kids Alone in Hot Cars —  Know the Risks and Consequences"),

"Heatstroke can happen when the temperature is as low as 57 degrees outside!"


"Prevention Tips to Avoid a Tragic Heatstroke" include:

a) "Never leave a child alone in a car."

b) "Never leave infants or children in a parked vehicle, even if the windows are partially open."

c) "Keep a large teddy bear or other stuffed animal in the car seat when it’s empty. Move the teddy bear to the front seat when you place the child in the seat as a visual reminder."

d) "If you are dropping your children off at childcare, but normally your spouse or partner drops them off, have your spouse or partner call you to make sure they were not left in the car."

e) all of the above

Answer: (e) all of the above

Source: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/heatstroke.htm


Sunday, June 22, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Substance Use and Disease

Substance Use and Disease

According to the World Heath Organization (2011, 2013):

Which of the following is the "leading risk factor" "for disease burden" in "the Americas," "the second largest in Europe" and "the world’s third largest risk factor for disease burden" which "results in 2.5 million deaths each year."

"
Furthermore, 320 000 young people between the age of 15 and 29 die from _______-related causes, resulting in 9% of all deaths in that age group."


(Tobacco use is #6 of the "leading risk factors" when considering "disability-adjusted life years" but the WHO attributes more total deaths to tobacco: "Tobacco kills nearly 6 million people each year.")

a) alcohol
b) cocaine
c) opioid narcotic
d) methamphetamine
Source:
WHO Alcohol Fact Sheet, 2011
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs349/en/
WHO Tobacco Fact Sheet, 2013
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs339/en/index.html

Answer: (a) alcohol

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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Kids & Media



According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (2013, "Policy Statement Children, Adolescents, and the Media"), which of the following are recommended for parents?

a) "Discourage screen media exposure for children <2 years of age."
b) "Limit the amount of total entertainment screen time to <1 to 2 hours per day."
c) "Keep the TV set and Internet-connected electronic devices out of the child’s bedroom."
d) "Monitor what media their children are using and accessing, including any Web sites they are visiting and social media sites they may be using."
e) all of the above





Answer
e) all of the above


Source:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/5/958.full

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Norovirus

According to the CDC (Preventing Norovirus Outbreaks, June 2014)
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/norovirus/index.html?s_cid=cdc_homepage_whatsnew_002

"Norovirus often gets attention for outbreaks on cruise ships, but those account for only about 1% of all reported norovirus outbreaks. Norovirus is very contagious, and outbreaks can occur anywhere people gather or food is served. People with norovirus usually vomit and have diarrhea. "

Which of the following is true?

a) "About 20 million people get sick from norovirus each year, most from close contact with infected people or by eating contaminated food."
b) "Norovirus is the leading cause of disease outbreaks from contaminated food in the US."
c)) 'Infected food workers cause about 70% of reported norovirus outbreaks from contaminated food."

d) "The food service industry can help prevent norovirus outbreaks by:  Making sure that food service workers practice proper hand washing and avoid touching ready-to- eat foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables, with their bare hands before serving them."


e) all of the above

Answer: (e)

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Flu Vaccine

DoctorzBlox Weekly Health Quiz 

According to the CDC ("Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu?" Jan 2013)

". . . from the 1976-1977 flu season to the 2006-2007 season, flu-associated deaths ranged from a low of about 3,000 people to a high of about 49,000 people."

"CDC recommends that everyone _________ and older get an annual flu vaccination. The flu vaccine is safe and can't cause the flu. The flu shot—not the nasal spray—is recommended for people with chronic medical conditions."

a) 6 months
b) 5 years
c) 18 years
d) 65 years

Answer: (a)

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/FluHighRisk/index.html

originally published

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Binge Drinking

DoctorzBlox Weekly Health Quiz

According to the CDC ("Binge Drinking: A Serious, Under-Recognized Problem Among Women and Girls" Jan 2013)

"Binge drinking . . . is defined as the consumption of 4 or more alcohol drinks for women (or 5 or more drinks for men) on an occasion."

 "One in 8 women and 1 in 5 high school girls binge drink, increasing their risk of"   ________ .

a) breast cancer
b) heart disease
c) STDs
d) unintended pregnancy
e) all of the above

Answer: (e)

http://www.cdc.gov/features/vitalsigns/bingedrinkingfemale/index.html

(originally published 
 - Wed Jan 9, 2013)

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Pool Illness

According to the CDC "May 19–25, 2014, the week before Memorial Day, marks the tenth annual Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week."

Which of the following are "
simple and effective steps all swimmers can take each time we swim" ?
a) "
Keep the poop, germs, and pee out of the water."  "Don't swim when you have diarrhea."
b) "
Shower with soap before you start swimming."
"
Wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers."
c) "Check the free chlorine level and pH before getting into the water."
"
Most superstores, hardware stores, and pool-supply stores sell pool test strips."
"
Pools: Proper chlorine (1–3 mg/L or parts per million [ppm]) and pH (7.2–7.8) levels maximize germ-killing power." 

d) "Don't swallow the water you swim in."
e) all of the above


Answer: (
e) all of the above






Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/rwis/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_whatsnew_002
Answer:

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Tornado Prep: Securing Household Items

According to the CDC ("Preparing for a Tornado" June 2012),

which of the following are recommended for "Arranging and Securing Household Items" ?
a) "Arrange furniture so that chairs and beds are away from windows, mirrors, and picture frames."
b) "Place heavy or large items on lower shelves."c) "Secure your large appliances, especially your water heater, with flexible cable, braided wire, or metal strapping."d) "Identify top-heavy, free-standing furniture, such as bookcases and china cabinets, that could topple over.""Secure your furniture by using one of two methods . . . L brackets, corner brackets, or aluminum molding . . . Eyebolts . . . "
e) ALL OF THE ABOVE



Answer: (e) ALL OF THE ABOVE


Source:
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/tornadoes/prepared-page2.asp

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - MERS


According to the CDC ("Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)"  May 2014),
which is/are true?  (choose one letter)


a) "On May 2, 2014, the first confirmed case of MERS-CoV was reported in a traveler to the United States. "
b)  "About 30% of people with MERS have died."  

c) "Most people infected with MERS-CoV developed severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath."
d) " . . .  like the SARS virus, MERS-CoV is most similar to coronaviruses found in bats."    
e) all of the above

Answer: (e) all of the above


Source
http://www.cdc.gov/features/novelcoronavirus/
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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Measles

According to the CDC ("Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized"), 

which of the following are true?

a) "In 2008, there were about 164,000 measles deaths worldwide . . . "

b) 
"People in the United States still get measles, but it's not very common. That's because most people in this country are protected against measles through vaccination."

c) "Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is so contagious that if one person has it, 90% of the people around him or her will also become infected if they are not protected."

d) 
"From January 1 to April 18, 2014, 129 people in the United States have been reported as having measles. Usually only about 60 cases in the United States are reported each year."

e) all of the above


Answer
e) all of the above

Source
http://www.cdc.gov/features/measles/


Sunday, April 20, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Safe Drinking Water

DoctorzBlox Weekly Health Quiz - Sat Aug 17, 2013

Clean Water in an Emergency

According to the CDC’s “Water-Related Emergencies and Outbreaks” 
(updated May 2013)

“Boiling is the surest method to make water safer to drink . . . ”
“If you don’t have safe bottled water and if boiling is not possible, you often can make water safer to drink by using a disinfectant such as unscented household chlorine bleach or iodine”

Which are correct disenfecting methods?

a) "To disinfect water . . . Filter it through a clean cloth, paper towel, or coffee filter OR allow it to settle."
b) “To use bleach, add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops . . . ) of unscented liquid household chlorine (5-6%) bleach for each gallon of clear water (or 2 drops of bleach for each liter or each quart of water)”
c) Let bleached water "stand for 30 minutes or longer before you use it"
d) “To use iodine” or “Chlorine dioxide tablets” follow the “manufacturer’s instructions"
e) all of above

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/safe_water/personal.html#treating

Answer: (e)

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - Teen Pregnancy

According to the CDC
("Preventing Pregnancies in Younger Teens")

"Teen births in the US have declined over the last 20 years to the lowest level ever recorded, but still more than ______ teens ages 15 to 17 gave birth in 2012."
"  . . . (____) [of] teens ages 15 to 17 have ever had sex."

and

a) 
860 ; 6%
b) 8,600 ; 13%
c) 86,000 ; 27%
d) 860,000 ; 55%

Answer: 
(c) 86,000 ; 27%

Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/young-teen-pregnancy/index.html