Test Your Connecticut Health Data Knowledge Question Title 1. What month is the most common for asthma emergency department visits? January May June September OK Question Title 2. How many people visit the emergency department for asthma each year? 2,000 5,500 10,000 20,000 OK Question Title 3. How many Connecticut residents are diagnosed with cancer each year? 2,500 10,000 20,000 35,000 OK Question Title 4. 80-90% of COPD cases are linked to what behavior? Exposure to chemicals at work Poor air quality Smoking Burning wood in the home OK Question Title 5. On average, how many people go to the emergency department for carbon monoxide poisoning each year in Connecticut? 50 300 700 1,000 OK Question Title 6. How can you prevent catching the flu? Getting your annual flu vaccine Avoid close contact with ill individuals who are coughing and sneezing Wash your hands with soap and water after touching potentially contaminated surfaces, such as door handles Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed fingers which may be carrying flu viruses All of the above OK Question Title 7. True or false: Women account for approximately 40% of heart attack hospitalizations each year in Connecticut. True False OK Question Title 8. What are the most effective ways to protect yourself and your family from Lyme and other tickborne diseases? Wear light-colored clothing with pants tucked into socks Wear an EPA-registered repellant when outdoors Check your clothing, your body, children, and pets carefully for ticks Shower soon after being outdoors All of the above OK Question Title 9. What percentage of newborns are born pre-term in Connecticut each year? 2% 3% 8% 12% OK Question Title 10. Where can you find the answers to all of these questions? Supermarket tabloids Talk shows Sudoku puzzle The Connecticut Environmental Public Health Tracking Data Explorer OK DONE
