Cancer Awareness Quiz

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What percentage of cancers in the developing world are due to infections?

  • 25%
  • 15% (correct)
  • 5%
  • 10%

What is the cause of about 22% of cancer deaths?

  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Tobacco use (correct)
  • Obesity
  • Lack of physical activity

How are cancers typically further investigated after detection?

  • Ultrasound and confirmed by physical examination
  • Blood test and confirmed by X-ray
  • CT scan and confirmed by urine test
  • Medical imaging and confirmed by biopsy (correct)

What are possible signs and symptoms of cancer?

<p>Lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cancers are due to inherited genetic defects?

<p>5-10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the headquarters of the CDC located?

<p>Atlanta, Georgia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the CDC?

<p>Protection of public health and safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the CDC established?

<p>July 1, 1946 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the CDC's primary focus?

<p>Infectious disease, food borne pathogens, and environmental health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Director of the CDC?

<p>Mandy Cohen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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