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6. Are teenage girls living in deprived areas more likely to fall pregnant than those living in more affluent areas?
7. What is the most significant cause of diseases which leads to early deaths in England?
- Use of illegal drugs
- Smoking
- Lack of exercise
- Obesity
8. Are young men or young women from deprived areas more likely to die from drug-related conditions?
- Young men
- Young women
- Both
9. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer. What other cancers does smoking contribute to?
- Skin
- Ovarian
- Bladder, kidney, stomach, pancreas
- Breast and brain
10. What has contributed to the rise in obesity?
- Smoking and drug use
- More supermarkets being built
- Larger portions, sugary drinks, more fast food outlets
- Eating too much fruit and vegetables
11. Pregnant women should not drink more than how many units per week?
12. Tooth decay is caused by what?
- Eating too much fruit
- Sticky deposits called dental plaque
- Brushing teeth too often
- Food stuck in the teeth
13. What is teenage pregnancy often associated with?
- Being well- educated
- Lack of educational achievement
- Poor diet and lack of exercise
14. What percentage increased risk of diseases do non-smokers have who are exposed to passive smoking?
15. A balanced diet is an important way of protecting what?
- Families
- Health
- Food
- Exercise
16. Who suggested that physical inactivity is a risk factor for several diseases?
- The Food Safety Officer
- The Department of Health
- The Food Standards Agency
- COMA (1991)
17. Obesity results from..?
- An imbalance between energy intake and energy needs
- A balance between energy needs and energy intake
- A balance between energy intake and energy needs
- An imbalance between energy and energy
18. Is physical activity helpful in maintaining good mental health?
19. Plaque will harden into what substance?
- Tartar
- Dental plaque
- Cavities
- Enamel
20. What is passive smoking?
- Only smoking socially
- Smoking yourself
- Breathing in someone's cigarette smoke
- Smoking once or twice a week