Waec 2026 health Science Answers

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Waec 2026 health Science Answers

(1a)
Respiration is the process by which living cells release energy from food.

(1b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Avoid smoking.
(ii) Exercise regularly.
(iii) Avoid dusty and polluted environments.
(iv) Eat a balanced diet.
(v) Avoid inhaling harmful chemicals.
(vi) Go for regular medical checkups.

Waec 2026 health Science Answers

(2a)
Drug addiction is the state in which a person becomes dependent on drugs and cannot stop using them despite harmful effects.

(2b)
Rehabilitation is the process of helping a person recover from drug addiction or illness and return to normal life.

Waec 2026 health Science Answers

(3a)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) It causes environmental pollution.
(ii) It spreads diseases.
(iii) It blocks drainage channels and causes flooding.
(iv) It produces bad odour.
(v) It attracts flies, rats and other pests.
(vi) It makes the environment untidy.

(3b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) It can poison humans and animals.
(ii) It pollutes the environment.
(iii) It can kill useful insects and organisms.
(iv) It contaminates water and soil.
(v) It can cause health problems such as cancer and skin irritation.
(vi) It reduces soil fertility.

Waec 2026 health Science Answers

(4ai)
Mental health is the state of emotional, psychological and social well-being of an individual

(4aii)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Getting proper rest and sleep.
(ii) Seeking counselling or medical help.
(iii) Participating in regular exercise and social activities.
(iv) Eating a balanced diet.
(v) Avoiding alcohol and hard drugs.
(vi) Sharing problems with trusted people.

(4b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Overeating fatty foods.
(ii) Lack of physical exercise.
(iii) Hereditary/genetic factors.
(iv) Excessive intake of sugary drinks and snacks.
(v) Lack of proper sleep.
(vi) Sedentary lifestyle/watching TV for long hours.

Waec 2026 health Science Answers

(5a)
Health insurance is an arrangement in which a person or organization pays for medical expenses through regular contributions or premiums.

(5b)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Hospital bills.
(ii) Cost of drugs and treatment.
(iii) Surgical operation expenses.
(iv) Laboratory test charges.
(v) Maternity care expenses.
(vi) Cost of medical checkups.

 

Waec 2026 health Science Answers

(6)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Kyphosis.
(ii) Lordosis.
(iii) Scoliosis.
(iv) Flat foot.
(v) Bow legs.
(vi) Knock knees.

Waec 2026 health Science Answers

(7a)
The class of food item is protein.

(7b)
The end product after digestion is amino acids.

(7c)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) It helps in growth of the body.
(ii) It repairs worn-out tissues.
(iii) It helps in the formation of enzymes and hormones.
(iv) It helps in building body tissues and muscles.
(v) It helps in the production of antibodies.
(vi) It provides energy when needed.
(vii) It helps in maintaining healthy skin and hair.
(viii) It supports proper body functioning.

(7d)
(i) Carbohydrates.
(ii) Fats and oils.
(iii) Vitamins.
(iv) Minerals.

(7e)
(i) Ingestion.
(ii) Digestion.
(iii) Absorption.
(iv) Assimilation.

(7f)
(i) Pepsin.
(ii) Trypsin.
(iii) Erepsin.
(iv) Peptidase.

(7g)
Assimilation is the process by which digested food substances are used by the body cells for growth, repair and energy production

Waec 2026 health Science Answers

(8a)
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD).

(8b)
(i) Gonorrhoea.
(ii) Syphilis.
(iii) HIV/AIDS.
(iv) Chlamydia.

(8c)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Through unprotected sexual intercourse.
(ii) Sharing infected sharp objects such as needles and razors.
(iii) Transfusion of infected blood.
(iv) From infected mother to child during birth or breastfeeding.
(v) Having multiple sexual partners.
(vi) Using unsterilized surgical instruments.
(vii) Sharing toothbrushes with infected persons.
(viii) Tattooing or piercing with contaminated instruments.
(ix) Contact with infected body fluids.

(8d)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Abstaining from sex.
(ii) Using condoms during sexual intercourse.
(iii) Avoiding multiple sexual partners.
(iv) Avoiding sharing sharp objects.
(v) Going for regular medical checkups.
(vi) Ensuring transfused blood is screened.
(vii) Maintaining faithfulness to one partner.
(viii) Using sterilized instruments in hospitals.
(ix) Seeking early treatment when infected.

(8e)
(i) Bacteria.
(ii) Viruses.
(iii) Fungi.
(iv) Protozoa.

(8f)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) It can cause miscarriage.
(ii) It can lead to deformities in the baby.
(iii) It can cause death of the foetus.
(iv) It can cause premature birth.
(v) It can lead to low birth weight.
(vi) It can infect the baby during delivery.
(vii) It can cause blindness in the baby.
(viii) It can weaken the health of the mother and foetus.

Waec 2026 health Science Answers

(9a)
Quack

(9b)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(ii) Sells fake or unapproved drugs.
(iii) Lacks proper medical training or qualification.
(iv) Uses false advertisement to attract people.
(v) Gives incorrect medical advice.
(vi) Operates without government licence.
(vii) Prescribes drugs without proper diagnosis.
(viii) Uses cheap or harmful substances in making drugs.

(9c)
Drug abuse

(9d)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) It can damage body organs.
(ii) It can lead to addiction.
(iii) It may cause mental disorder.
(iv) It can result in death.
(v) It can cause poor academic performance.
(vi) It may lead to criminal behaviour.
(vii) It can weaken the immune system.
(viii) It may cause loss of appetite and weight loss.
(ix) It can affect normal brain functioning.

(9e)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Peer group influence.
(ii) Ignorance or lack of education.
(iii) Curiosity and experimentation.
(iv) Bad parental upbringing.
(v) Depression and frustration.
(vi) Easy access to drugs.
(vii) Media influence and advertisements.
(viii) Lack of proper counselling.
(ix) Poverty and unemployment.

(9f)
(PICK ANY FOUR)
(i) Proper health education.
(ii) Avoiding bad friends and peer pressure.
(iii) Strict government control on fake drugs.
(iv) Seeking medical advice from qualified doctors.
(v) Organizing drug awareness campaigns.
(vi) Proper parental care and supervision.
(vii) Rehabilitation for drug addicts.
(viii) Enforcing laws against drug abuse.
(ix) Encouraging good moral values.

(9g)
Nostrum is a medicine or drug claimed to cure many diseases but has no proven medical value.

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