Friday, 14th June 2024
Health Education /Health Science 2 (Essay) 9:30am – 11:00am
Health Education /Health Science 1 (Objective) 11:00am – 12:00pm
2024 WAEC HEALTH SCIENCE ESSAY ANSWERS:
(1ai)
Food poisoning is an illness from consuming contaminated
food or drinks containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or
toxins. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and
fever.
OR
Food poisoning is defined as an illness caused
by the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria and their
toxins, or with parasites, viruses, or chemicals
(1aii)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Presence of a Pathogen
(ii) Susceptible Host
(iii) Mode of Transmission
(iv) Portal of Entry
(1b)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Alzheimer's Disease
(ii) Parkinson's Disease
(iii) Osteoarthritis
(iv) Osteoporosis
(v) Cardiovascular Disease
(vi) Type 2 Diabetes
(2a)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Heart Attack
(ii) Stroke
(iii) Severe Bleeding
(iv) Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
(v) Burns
(2b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Provision of Emergency Shelters
(ii) Distribution of Food and Water
(iii) Medical Assistance
(iv) Sanitation and Hygiene Support
(v) Psychosocial Support
(3)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) It covers medical expenses, reducing out-of-pocket costs.
(ii) It provides access to a wide range of medical services and treatments.
(iii) It encourages regular check-ups and preventive services, leading to early detection of diseases.
(iv) It includes coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatments.
(v) It helps manage chronic conditions with regular care and medication.
(vi) It reduces stress and worry about potential medical expenses and emergencies.
(4a)
(PICK ANY ONE)
Mental
health refers to the state of an individual's emotional, psychological,
and social well-being. It influences how people think, feel, and
behave, and it affects their ability to handle stress, relate to others,
and make decisions.
OR
Mental health is defined as a
state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her
community.
(4b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Genetic predisposition
(ii) Trauma or abuse
(iii) Chronic stress
(iv) Substance abuse
(v) Neurochemical imbalances
(vi) Brain injury
(vii) Environmental factors
(5)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Nucleus
(ii) Nucleolus
(iii) Cytoplasm
(iv) Cell membrane
(v) Mitochondria
(vi) Ribosomes
(vii) Endoplasmic reticulum
(viii) Golgi body
(ix) Lysosomes
(x) Centrosome
(xi) Vesicles
(6)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Measles
(ii) Polio
(iii) Hepatitis B
(iv) Influenza (Flu)
(v) Tetanus
(vi) Diphtheria
(vii) Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
(viii) Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
(7ai)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Premature birth
(ii) Low birth weight
(iii) Congenital abnormalities
(iv) Developmental delays
(v) Behavioral problems
(7aii)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Increased risk of miscarriage
(ii) Premature labor
(iii) High blood pressure
(iv) Liver damage
(v) Increased risk of breast cancer
(7b)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Abstinence
(ii) Rhythm method
(iii) Withdrawal method
(iv) Breastfeeding
(v) Safe period method
(vi) Coitus interruptus
(7c)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Increased risk of maternal mortality
(ii) Increased risk of fetal mortality
(iii) Complications during childbirth
(iv) Delayed diagnosis of pregnancy-related complications
(v) Increased risk of miscarriage
(7d)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Financial strain
(ii) Reduced individual attention for each child
(iii) Increased stress on parents
(iv) Decreased resources for each child
(v) Increased risk of domestic violence
(7e)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Reduced maternal mortality
(ii) Improved fetal outcomes
(iii) Enhanced quality of life for mothers and babies
(iv) Increased access to healthcare services
(v) Empowerment of women through education and awareness.
Small intestine
(8aii)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Scolex
(ii) Neck
(iii) Strobila
(iv) Proglottids
(v) Hooks and suckers
(8bi)
It could be prevented by cooking meat thoroughly
(8bii)
(i) Proper handling and storage of meat
(ii) Avoiding undercooked meat and raw meat products
(iii) Washing hands before handling food
(8c)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Abdominal pain
(ii) Diarrhea
(iii) Weight loss
(iv) Fatigue
(v) Nutritional deficiencies
(8d)
(i) Eating contaminated vegetables or fruits
(ii) Handling contaminated soil
(8e)
(i) Roundworms
(ii) Flukes
(iii) Hookworms
(8f)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Ascariasis
(ii) Trichuriasis
(iii) Enterobiasis
(iv) Schistosomiasis
(v) Hookworm infection
(vi) Cysticercosis
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But health science is morning paper and am seeing here afternoon paper
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