Respiratory disease in infants can rise by as much as 100 percent if the parents are smokers. True or false?
a. True
b. False
In the United States, diesel engines have been estimated to be the greatest single contributor to cancer risk of any other outdoor polluting source. True or false?
a. True
b. False
How many cases of gastrointestinal diseases per year are caused by microbiological contamination in the Mediterranean region?
a. 500,000 b. 1,000,000 c. 1,500,000
d. 2,000,000
Lead pollution causes impaired mental development and behavioural problems among children. How many children in Central and Eastern Europe are estimated to be affected by lead?
a. 40,000 b. 200,000
c. 400,000
d. 800,000
Excessive noise can be the cause of stress. What percentage of Europeans is exposed to high noise levels?
a. 10
b. 25
c. 35 d. 50
What is the principal cause of death for 15-24 year olds in Europe?
a. Heart disease b. Drug abuse
c. Road traffic accidents
d. Respiratory and digestive diseases
Central and Eastern European countries have an average life expectancy higher than the European average. True or false?
a. True
b. False
Which is the country with the highest life expectancy at birth?
a. Switzerland b. Sweden
c. Iceland
d. Ireland
Concentrations of arsenic found in waters of selected regions of Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria can lead to health problems such as skin cancer. True or false?
a. True
b. False
Formaldehyde is a colourless, toxic gas affecting mostly the respiratory system, skin and heart. Where can it be found?
a. In disinfectants, preservatives and agricultural chemicals b. As glue in furniture panelling c. As a fireproof agent
d. All of the above
Once inhaled, asbestos particles become forever trapped in the lungs and could cause cancer. What is the origin of asbestos?
a. A chemical compound b. A complex organic substance
c. A group of minerals that occur naturally
d. None of the above
To minimise the health risk, what distance from your computer monitor should you be?
