2024 WAEC HEALTH EDUCATION: 2024 WAEC Health Education (health) Verified Answers. (9039)

(1a)

Orthodox medicine refers to the use of pharmaceutical drugs, surgical procedures, and other interventions to manage various health conditions.

(1b)

(PICK ANY TWO ONLY)

(i) Primordial prevention

(ii) Primary prevention

(iii) Secondary prevention

(iv) Tertiary prevention

(2a)

Popular dynamics refers to the collective behavior, trends, and movements within a society or culture that gain widespread popularity and influence.

(2b)

(PICK ANY FIVE ONLY)

(i) Birth rate

(ii) Death rate

(iii) Migration

(iv) Age Structure

(v) Life Expectancy

(vi) Fertility Rate

(vii) Economic Conditions.

(6i)

Antenatal refers to the period of time before the birth of a baby. It involves the medical care that a mother receives during pregnancy to ensure the health of both the mother and baby. Antenatal care typically includes prenatal check-ups, ultrasound scans, blood tests, and education on healthy pregnancy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise.

(6ii)

Artificial insemination is a fertility treatment in which sperm is artificially introduced into a woman's reproductive system to fertilize an egg. This procedure is typically used when a couple experiences fertility challenges or when a single person desires to have a child without a partner.

(7a)

(COMPLETE THE TABLE)

=ENDOCRINE=

(i) They do not have ducts

(ii) They secrete into the blood

(iii) The secretion contains hormones 

=EXOCRINE GLAND=

(i) They have ducts

(ii) They secrete into the ducts 

(iii) The secretion is enzymatic 

(7b)

(COMPLETE THE TABLE)

=ENDOCRINE GLAND=

-EXAMPLES-

(i) Pituitary Gland

(ii) Thyroid Gland

-ONE SECRETION OF EACH GLAND=

(i) Growth Hormone

(ii) Thyroxine

=EXOCRINE GLAND=

-EXAMPLES-

(i) Salivary Glands

(ii) Sebaceous Glands

-ONE SECRETION OF EACH GLAND=

(i) Amylase

(ii) Sebum

(7c)

(i) Sensory Neurons

(ii) Motor Neurons

(iii) Interneurons

(7d)

(i) Blinking of eyes

(ii) Sneezing

(iii) Yawning.

(8a)

[PICK ANY SIX]

(i) Impaired cognitive function

(ii) Decreased ability to concentrate and focus

(iii) Increased risk of accidents or injuries

(iv) Decreased lung function and potential lung damage

(v) Increased risk of heart disease and stroke

(vi) Reduced immune system function

(vii) Negative impact on mental health and well-being

(viii) Increased risk of addiction and substance abuse disorders.

(8b)

[PICK ANY FOUR]

(i) Seek professional help from a counselor or therapist

(ii) Join support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Nicotine Anonymous

(iii) Limit alcohol and cigarette use to social situations only

(iv) Practice stress-reducing activities such as exercise, meditation or yoga

(v) Set achievable goals and track progress

(vi) Reward oneself for making progress and achieving success.

(8c)

[PICK ANY THREE]

(i) Alcohol use disorder (alcoholism)

(ii) Cigarette smoke-related lung cancer

(iii) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

(iv) Cardiovascular disease

(v) Mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.

(8d)

[PICK ANY THREE]

(i) Nicotine

(ii) Tar

(iii) Carbon monoxide

(iv) Chemicals such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and benzene

(v) Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium.

(8e) 

[PICK ANY 'copied from e x a m p l a z a . c o m free' TWO]

(i) Smokeless tobacco such as chewing tobacco or snuff

(ii) Hookah or water pipe smoking

(iii) Electronic cigarettes or vaping

(iv) Roll-your-own cigarettes or pipe smoking.

(8f)

[PICK ANY TWO]

(i) Peer pressure and social acceptability

(ii) Stressful situations or difficult life circumstances

(iii) Curiosity or experimentation

(iv) Lack of knowledge or understanding about the health risks involved.

(9a) 

[PICK ANY THREE]

(i) Electrical hazards

(ii) Mechanical hazards 

(iii) Chemical hazards 

(iv) Ergonomic hazards

(v) Fire hazards 

(9b) 

[PICK ANY FOUR]

(i) Safety goggles to protect the eyes 

(ii) Earplugs or earmuffs to protect the ears 

(iii) Steel-toed boots to protect the feet 

(iv):Hard hat to protect the head 

(v) Gloves to protect the hands 

(9c) 

(i) Regular safety training and reminding the operator of the hazards 

(ii) Providing incentives for following safety rules 

(iii) Disciplinary actions may be taken if safety rules are repeatedly disregarded 

(9d) 

[PICK ANY THREE]

(i) Eyes 

(ii) Ears 

(iii) Hands 

(iv) Feet 

(v) Head/brain 

(9ei) 

[PICK ANY THREE]

(i) Burns 

(ii) Cuts and lacerations 

(iii) Fractures 

(iv)  Electrocution.

(9eii)

[PICK ANY THREE]

(i)  Greater awareness of workplace safety

(ii) Improved employee health

(iii) Cost savings for employers

(iv) Employees engagement 

(v) Improved job performance