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Women's Health Quiz
With so many life-or-death health issues affecting women each year, it's vital to be aware of the actual facts and not just the myths and media scares. Try this comprehensive quiz and take the first step towards a healthier general knowledge.

 
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1. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is designed to:
  Replace the hormones your body no longer produces or produces in smaller quantities
  Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
  Ease the symptoms of menopause
  All of the above
 
2. The earliest signs of skin cancer are:
  The development of actinic keratoses
  The development of a purple rash
  A bad sunburn
  All of the above
 
3. All women should include what in their diets to help prevent osteoporosis?
  More calcium, either from dietary sources or from calcium supplements
  Vitamin D
  High sodium foods
  More calcium and vitamin D
 
4. True or false: Vigorous activity for at least 30 minutes three-to-four times each week provides worthwhile health benefits to the heart, lungs and circulatory system.
  True
  False
 
5. Which of the following puts your heart at risk?
  Cigarette smoking
  High blood pressure
  High cholesterol levels
  Lack of physical activity
  All of the above
 
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