Chapter 2.5

5. According to the Healthy People 2020 brochure, the health objectives are arranged around how many leading health indicators (LHI)?

26

2. Healthy People 2020 has more than _____ objectives.

600

9. What percentage of chronic diseases is believed to have a genetic component?

90%

1. The U.S. agency that issues the Healthy People report is:

Department of Health and Human Services

3. The current major public health threats are:

Diabetes, heart disease, hypertension

6. Improvements in health and longevity since the 18th century are due largely to all of the following except:

Genetic testing

8. The vision for Healthy People 2020 is a society in which those who can afford it live long, healthy lives.

false

7. The Healthy People report is issued every five years.

false; 10 years

10. According to the Healthy People 2020 brochure, the leading health indicators (LHI) are intended to motivate action at the national, state, and local levels, as well as among individuals, families, and communities.

true

4. Substance abuse is one of the 10 leading health indicators.

true