Quiz on World Thalassaemia Day 8th May

1. What is World Thalassaemia Day? A. A day to celebrate healthy blood donors B. A day to spread awareness about thalassaemia C. A day to honor doctors and medical professionals D. A day to raise funds for thalassaemia research

Answer: B. A day to spread awareness about thalassaemia

2. What is Thalassaemia Disease? A. An inherited blood disorder that passes from parents to children B. A disease caused by a bacterial infection C. A disease caused by a virus D. A genetic disorder that affects the lungs

Answer: A. An inherited blood disorder that passes from parents to children

3. What is the impact of thalassaemia disease? A. It has no impact on the body B. It affects the ability of the body to produce haemoglobin and red blood cells C. It causes liver failure D. It affects the immune system

Answer: B. It affects the ability of the body to produce haemoglobin and red blood cells

4. Which ethnic groups are most commonly affected by thalassaemia disease? A. European and South American B. African and Australian C. South Asian and African D. Asian and North American

Answer: C. South Asian and African

5. What is the theme of World Thalassaemia Day 2022? A. “Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community” B. “Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the global community as one to improve thalassaemia knowledge.” C. “The dawning of a new era for thalassaemia: Time for a global effort to make novel therapies accessible and affordable to patients” D. “Universal access to quality thalassaemia healthcare services: Building bridges with and for a patient”

Answer: B. “Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the global community as one to improve thalassaemia knowledge.”

6. What is the objective of World Thalassaemia Day? A. To raise awareness about healthy blood donors B. To raise funds for thalassaemia research C. To raise awareness about the disease, its symptoms and ways to live with it D. To encourage people to donate blood regularly

Answer: C. To raise awareness about the disease, its symptoms and ways to live with it

7. Which organization actively involves in organizing the celebration of World Thalassaemia Day? A. World Health Organization B. Red Cross Society C. Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) D. United Nations

Answer: C. Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF)

8. What are some of the symptoms of thalassaemia disease? A. Chest pain and headaches B. Shortness of breath and dizziness C. Jaundice and pale skin D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

9. What kind of events are organized on World Thalassaemia Day? A. Blood donation camps B. Sports tournaments C. Debates and discussions about thalassaemia disease D. Music concerts

Answer: C. Debates and discussions about thalassaemia disease

10. What is the impact of World Thalassaemia Day? A. It helps prevent the spread of the disease in the society B. It encourages healthy blood donors to donate blood regularly C. It raises funds for thalassaemia research D. It provides free treatment to thalassaemia patients

Answer: A. It helps prevent the spread of the disease in the society