Health & Illness Quiz

  • Everyone starts puberty at different ages.

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    Everyone starts puberty at different ages.
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    According to the National Institutes of Health, puberty usually begins in girls between 8 and 13 years of age, and in boys between 9 and 14 years of age.

  • All people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.

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    All people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
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    Not all people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. People at highest risk includes, being overweight, having a family member with diabetes or being older than 10 years old.

  • All teens are comfortable going to their doctor for any questions, health, or life related questions.

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    All teens are comfortable going to their doctor for any questions, health, or life related questions.
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    Although 86% of adolescents would normally seek health care from the family doctor, this fell to 57% if the problem were related to pregnancy, HIV, or substance misuse. Some teens prefer going to a trusted adult or older sibling. 

  • Teens are on social media less now.

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    Teens are on social media less now.
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    On average, daily screen use went up among tweens (ages 8 to 12) to five hours and 33 minutes from four hours and 44 minutes, and to eight hours and 39 minutes from seven hours and 22 minutes for teens (ages 13 to 18).

  • Teens make up 50% of the sexually transmitted infections infected population.

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    Teens make up 50% of the sexually transmitted infections infected population.
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    According to the CDC, teens account for half of the 20 million newly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections that occur in the United States each year. Some STDs can be spread from skin-to-skin contact such as HPV (human papillomavirus) and Herpes. In fact, a recent study showed that condom use is down in teens. Before engaging in any type of sexual activity, it is important to 1. Get tested and 2. Use condoms from start to finish every single time you engage in any type of sexual contact.