Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) SLC Practice Exam

Which of the following diseases is NOT spread through blood and bodily fluids?

1. Hepatitis C

2. Diabetes

3. HIV

4. Hepatitis B

The correct answer is: Diabetes

Diabetes is classified as a metabolic disorder rather than an infectious disease, and it is not transmitted through blood or bodily fluids. Instead, diabetes typically results from a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, and it affects how the body uses insulin to regulate blood glucose levels. In contrast, diseases such as Hepatitis C, HIV, and Hepatitis B are viral infections that can be transmitted through direct contact with infected blood and certain bodily fluids, making them significant health concerns in settings where exposure to these fluids may occur. For example, Hepatitis C and HIV are both known for their transmission routes through needle sharing and unprotected sexual contact. Thus, the distinction lies in the infectious nature of Hepatitis C, HIV, and Hepatitis B compared to the non-infectious nature of diabetes.