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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.

How are infectious diseases, such as colds and influenza, most commonly spread?
Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children?
Stress has been linked to which of these health problems?
Which of these will help keep your immune system strong?
Which of these is the highest risk factor for diabetes?
Alcoholism is among the leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States. Which of these rank higher?
Which of these measures can reduce the risk of contracting communicable sexual diseases, such as genital herpes?
When should infants start vaccinations against serious diseases?
Which of these can sabotage healthful sleep habits?
Date Last Reviewed: 1/10/2007
Date Last Modified: 8/19/2008

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