Test Your Knowledge about Women's Health

Test your knowledge about women's health by answering the questions below. Click on an answer for each question to see if you're right and to learn more about the topic. See also: See also related links on this page.

1. Birth defects and disabilities cannot be prevented.

True
False




2. Cervical cancer is associated with a sexually transmitted infection.

True
False




3. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women.

True
False




4. Pregnant women should be screened for the bacteria group B streptococcus (group B strep) late in pregnancy to reduce the risk of passing it to their newborn.

True
False



5. Female workers are at greater risk for musculoskeletal disorders than are male workers.

True
False




6. Intimate partner violence can be prevented.

True
False




7. Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for cancer, poor reproductive health, and pregnancy complications.

True
False




8. Pregnant women should not be vaccinated because it will definitely harm the baby.

True
False




9. More males than females have asthma attacks.

True
False




10. Women who smoke are at an increased risk for reproductive health problems.

True
False