Health Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC 1ST), 2020

     Question 2


State:
(i)   three effects of quackery;                                                                                 [3 marks]
(ii)  three importance of checking labels on products before use.                               [3 marks]

This question was popular among candidates. Although some marks were lost due to poor spellings. Many candidates answered this question by using general knowledge and as such,
facts were poorly stated.

 

 

 

Observation

 

This question was popular among candidates. Although some marks were lost due to poor spellings. Many candidates answered this question by using general knowledge and as such,
facts were poorly stated.


The expected answers are:

 (i)   Effects of quackery

  • production of substandard products/services
  • damage of human organs
  • it may lead to death
  • complication of disease/worsen the disease condition
  • disease may set-in
  • delivery of non-effective services                                                

 

 

 

 (ii)    Importance of checking labels on products before purchase

  • to avoid buying substandard products
  • to know the production and expiry dates 
  • to be sure of genuine products
  • to avoid adulterated products
  • to be sure of the brand to buy
  • to determine the efficacy of the products
  • to check food and drug agency registered number