There are many health issues that women face today and being aware of how much you do or do not know about those health issues is important. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about women's health.
Which of the following puts your heart at risk? Cigarette smoking High blood pressure High cholesterol levels Lack of physical activity All of the above
Which disease is the leading cause of death among women? Cardiovascular disease Breast cancer Colorectal cancer Lung cancer None of the above
The signs and symptoms of heart disease are the same in both men and women. True False
Which of the following cancers has the highest mortality rate in women? Lung cancer Breast cancer Colorectal cancer Ovarian cancer Uterine cancer
At what age is it recommended for a woman to have her first mammogram if she does not have a family history of breast cancer or is not considered at high risk? 30 35 40 45 50
Breast cancer only occurs in women over the age of 40. True False
Uterine cancer is the most common gynecological cancer. True False
Which of the following factors is considered a risk factor for cervical cancer? Having sex at an early age Having multiple sexual partners Smoking cigarettes Recurring sexually transmitted diseases All of the above
What percentage of women of childbearing age does premenstrual syndrome affect? Less than 10% 10-20% 30-40% 40-50% More than 50%
After menopause, women no longer need to receive pap smears. True False
Nearly two thirds of all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur in individuals younger than 25. True False
The health problems caused by STDs are usually less severe in women than in men. True False
Which of the following affects your risk of osteoporosis? Calcium intake Smoking Eating disorder Alcohol consumption All of the above
At what age has a woman acquired 98% of her skeletal mass? 12 16 20 25 30
Women are three times more likely to experience migraine headaches than men. True False
Women are more likely to suffer from depression than men. True False
Which of the following diseases is classified as an autoimmune disease? Hypothyroidism Rheumatoid Arthritis Multiple Sclerosis Psoriasis All of the above
As a group, autoimmune disease affects more women than men. True False
How many American couples are affected by infertility each year? 1 million 3 million 6 million 9 million 12 million
Only postmenopausal women experience urinary incontinence. True False
