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How Does the Weather Affect Your Health?

We talk about the weather when we don't have much else to chat about: "Nice day, isn't it?" "Aren't you sick of this rain?" The weather has more to do with your health than you might realize. Learn more about the weather and you by taking this quiz.

1. People who suffer from a “bum knee” often say they can tell when rain is coming. This is because they may have which of these common health conditions?

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Although weather doesn’t cause arthritis, many people who suffer from either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis report an increase in pain in their joints with changes in barometric (air) pressure or other weather phenomena.

A. GoutB. AsthmaC. ArthritisD. Diabetes

2. Cold weather may cause which of these conditions in people with coronary heart disease?

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People with coronary heart disease are more likely to have angina—or heart attack—in cold weather than other people.

A. Angina pectorisB. Heart failureC. ArrhythmiaD. High blood pressure

3. The sun produces both ultraviolet A (UVA) and B (UVB) rays. Which of these sources of radiation is responsible for causing skin cancer?

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UVA damages cells in the deeper, basal layer of the skin. UVB rays cause sunburn and damage to the outer layers of skin. They are thought to cause the most skin cancers. Protect your skin from UV damage by wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen (protects against both UVA and UVB) with an SPF of 30 or higher and is water resistant. Use SPF 30 or higher for a day outdoors. Wear protective clothing and stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Keep in mind that even on overcast days, up to 80% of UV radiation still makes it through the cloud cover. UV radiation also gets stronger when it’s reflected off water, sand, or snow, so take extra precaution on the beach and on ski slopes.

Children and adults should also wear UV-blocking sunglasses to prevent eye damage from UV light.

A. UVBB. UVAC. BothD. Neither

4. Seasonal hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is a common cause of allergy symptoms. What brings on nonallergic rhinitis?

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Unlike allergic rhinitis, which is triggered by the body’s natural defense against allergens, the cause of nonallergic rhinitis isn’t known. Eating, drinking alcohol, exercising, and being in the cold are the most common triggers of nonallergic, or vasomotor, rhinitis. Regardless of the specific cause, the symptoms are the same: runny nose, stuffy nose, postnasal drip, and sneezing.

A. Low pressureB. Sudden change in air temperatureC. Steady rainD. None of the above

5. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke happens when your body overheats during exercise or exposure to hot or humid conditions. Some people are at higher risk for these conditions. They include:

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Babies, children, adults older than 65, workers and athletes who spend time in extreme heat, and people with conditions such as obesity and heart disease are more at risk for heat-related illness. If you fall into one of these groups, talk with your healthcare provider about how to stay cool on hot summer days.

A. Outdoor workersB. Older adults and childrenC. People with chronic health conditionsD. All of the above

6. Which of these weather phenomena may also trigger an asthma attack?

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Thunderstorms, high humidity, and breathing in cold, dry air all can trigger asthma attacks. The cold in “snow” conditions could be a trigger as well.

A. SnowB. Sudden weather changeC. ThunderstormD. High humidityE. All of the above

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Online Medical Reviewer: Gotwals, Jessica RN BSN MPH
Online Medical Reviewer: Juber, Mohammad, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita RN

Date Last Reviewed: 8/1/2023

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