Self-care Quiz
Think you know your stuff when it comes to self-care? Why not put your knowledge to the test with our self-care quiz!
Results
#1. When was the concept of ‘self-care’ first recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Answer: B. The concept of self-care was first recognised by WHO in 1983.
#2. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), how is self-care best defined?
Answer: B. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines self care as ‘the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without healthcare provider support’
#3. Which of these is NOT one of the seven pillars of self-care, according to the International Self-Care Foundation and SCARU?
Answer: D. The seven pillars of self-care promote well-being by guiding individuals toward a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle. They are knowledge and health literacy; mental wellbeing; physical activity; healthy eating’ good hygience and rational use of products and services.
Following the seven pillars of self-care leads to improved health, significant savings in healthcare costs, and enhanced productivity.
#4. Which of the following best defines a non-communicable disease (NCD)?
Answer: C. A non-infectious, chronic condition resulting from a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors, and typically of long duration and slow progression.
#5. What percentage of global deaths are attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?
Answer: C. According to the WHO, non-communicable diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer, cause 76% of global deaths, and their burden has grown at around 1% year-over-year for the last 30 years. Many of these deaths could be preventable through self-care practices and healthier lifestyle choices.
#6. Which of the following is NOT considered a non-communicable disease (NCD)?
Answer: C. Influenza is a communicable disease because it is caused by a virus that spreads between people. The others – type 2 diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cardiovascular disease – are all examples of NCDs.
#7. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which of these is NOT a major risk factor for non-communicable disease?
Answer: C. Regular physical activity is actually a protective factor rather than a risk factor for NCDs. WHO identifies five primary modifiable risk factors that increase NCD risk: tobacco use, unhealthy diet, harmful use of alcohol, physical inactivity, and exposure to air pollution.
#8. How many times per day is it recommended to brush your teeth to maintain good oral health?
Answer: B. Brushing your teeth twice a day with toothpaste, flossing daily, and regular dental check-ups are proven habits that reduce the risk of oral disease and its link to systemic health conditions.
#9. What is the estimated percentage reduction in risk of heart attack one year after quitting smoking?
Answer: C. After 1 year, the reported risk of heart attack halves when compared to a smoker. And, after 15 years, the risk of a heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.
#10. What is the total estimated economic cost of the five leading NCDs projected between 2010–2030?
Answer: B. In total the five leading NCDs – CVD, chronic respiratory disease, cancer, diabetes and mental health conditions – have been estimated to cost $47 trillion between 2010-2030, an average of more than $2 trillion per year.
