Test Your Knowledge On Health Worldwide

The 2010 NHS report stated that approximately 21% of 16-24 year-olds in England use marijuana.

The correct answer is Huntington, West Virginia. This is because a 2010 Healthway study cited this U.S. region as having the most reported cases of depression.

A 2011 report by Addiction Medicine professionals cited chronic brain disease as the cause of addiction. This suggests that addiction is not solely a result of lacking willpower or compulsive behavior, but rather a condition that affects the brain. The report likely presented evidence or research supporting the idea that addiction is a chronic brain disease, highlighting the physiological and neurological factors involved in addiction development and maintenance.

According to a 2010 poll conducted in Canada, British Columbia was found to have the fittest population. This suggests that the residents of British Columbia were deemed to be the most physically fit compared to the residents of Quebec, Manitoba, and Ontario.

According to a 2010 poll conducted in Canada, the city with the fittest residents is Victoria, B.C.

Affectiva is the correct answer because it is a Massachusetts company that has developed a wireless biosensor capable of measuring moods and stress levels. Adidas, Fitbit, and Nike are not known for creating such technology.

The National Polio Surveillance Project is the correct answer because it specifically mentions providing support to India's efforts to eradicate polio. This program focuses on surveillance and monitoring of polio cases in India, which is crucial for tracking the progress of polio eradication efforts and implementing targeted interventions. The Carter Center Polio Initiative, World Polio Mission, and Polio Eradication Program are not specifically mentioned as providing support to India's efforts, making them incorrect answers.

The correct answer is Six Months. This means that an immigrant must wait for a period of six months before they are eligible to be covered by the national health insurance program. This waiting period allows the government to assess the immigrant's eligibility and ensure that they meet the necessary requirements before providing them with healthcare coverage.

A 2010 NHS report stated that 11% of 16-24 year-olds in England use cocaine regularly.

The correct answer is Tour Of California. The Tour Of California is an 8-day bike race in California that is sponsored by Amgen, a California biotech company.

In 2010, India reported 3123 cases of Diphtheria. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that can cause severe respiratory problems and can be life-threatening. Although efforts have been made to eradicate this disease worldwide, India still faced a significant number of cases in that year. This suggests that there may have been gaps in vaccination coverage or other factors contributing to the persistence of the disease in the country.

The annual Ford Ironman Louisville triathlon takes place in Louisville, Kentucky.

In 2008, Albuquerque, New Mexico was ranked #1 for bike paths, gyms, public pools, parks, and recreation. This indicates that Albuquerque had the highest number or quality of these amenities compared to the other cities listed.

Dengue Fever is the correct answer because it is an illness that was reported to have 1.9 million cases in Central and South America and the Caribbean in 2010. Malaria, measles, and smallpox are not mentioned in the question and therefore are not the correct answers.

The 2009 Gallup poll noted that the rate of smoking among adults in the U.S was the lowest ever reported.