HSC4624 Quiz 10

According to Dr. Otis Brawley, there were _____ million new cases of cancer in 2008.

12.7

Hypertension is responsible for ____ % of worldwide deaths

13%

According to the 'WHO: Global Noncommunicable Disease Network' video, how many premature deaths due to noncommunicable diseases can be prevented per year in developing countries?

14 million

According to the textbook, Type 1 diabetes usually begins at age:

15

Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) score of ___ or greater.

25

_____ out of 5 people who die every year, die from noncommunicable diseases

3

Half of all tobacco related deaths occur among people aged ___________.

35-69 yrs

According to Dr. Deanna Hoelscher, in the Video "Feeding Minds", 1 in every ____ fourth graders is Obese.

4

Hypertension affects the lives of nearly _____ % of adults over the age of 25 around the world

40%

Thanks to the achievements in cancer control in the US, ______ lives are saved from cancer each and everyday

400

In the developing world, almost 1 in _____ women experience significant mental health problems during pregnancy or at birth

5

Epilepsy affects ______ million people worldwide.

50

Up to _____ % of premature deaths and disabilities associated to NonCommunicable Disease can be prevented through affordable and workable solutions

50%

Unintentional injuries represent about ___% of all deaths worldwide

7%

According to the video Obesity and Nutrition, _____ million people age more than 20 years in the US are obese.

72

The partial list of factors explaining the high prevalence of unintentional injuries in young children middle- and low-income countries include which of the following? (please select one answer)

All answers

The Global Noncommunicable Disease Network is a partnership that includes which of the following actors:

All of the options are correct

The economic burden of noncommunicable diseases affects these layers of society, EXCEPT:

All of the options are correct, there is no except

According to Dr. Otis Brawley, cancer in the developing world is increasing due to:

All options are correct

Which of the following are causes of obesity:

All options are correct

What is the abbreviation for cardiovascular disease?

CVD

According to Dr. Margaret Chan, the Director General of the WHO, as quoted in the video 'WHO: Unite in the fight against NCDs', the health sector:

Cannot do everything by itself

_____ is the biggest risk factor for stroke. (please select one answer)

Hypertension

The following are recommendations to prevent and/or control hypertension, EXECPT:

Increase in salt intake

The observed decline in cancer death rates in the United States cannot be explained by which of the following factors:

Increasing smoking

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading specific cause of death among both men and women around the world. What two diseases does the term "cardiovascular diseases" refer to?

Ischemic heart disease and stroke

The economic cost resulting from NonCommunciable Diseases is staggering and it is associated to, EXCEPT:

Loss of insurance

According to the WHO, health is a state of complete _________, __________ and __________ wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity:

Physical, mental and social

The objectives of the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases include the following, EXCEPT:

Replacing National Programmes by International Foreign Aid Programmes

What type of unintentional injuries are the most common across all regions?

Road injuries

Of countries that participated in a recent review of tobacco prevalence by WHO, what country had the highest smoking prevalence?

Russia

Match the percentage of people who received no treatment in the developing world with the corresponding mental health disorder.

Schiz: 32% Depression: 56% Alcohol Abuse: 78%

The 1964 Surgeon General's Report elaborated on the association between ___________ and cancer

Smoking

Which of the following region of the world has the highest rate of depression?

South Asia

According to Dr. Otis Brawley, MUCH of the observed decline in cancer deaths in the United States can be linked to:

The 1964 Surgeon General's Report

According to the video "WHO: Mental Health", which population groups are hardest hit by mental illnesses:

The poor and disadvantaged

According to the 'WHO: Global Noncommunicable Disease Network' video, the socioeconomic impact of Non-Communicable Diseases can put an enormous strain on families, driving households below poverty line.

True

TRUE OR FALSE According to the Video WHO: Mental Health: "Quite often, these mental disorders interact with other conditions like HIV and Maternal and Child Health issues."

True

TRUE OR FALSE Mental Illnesses are challenging because they are surrounded by shame and stigma.

True

TRUE OR FALSE: Hypertension is known as the silent killer because in many cases it is detected too late.

True

TRUE OR FALSE: It is possible for a state or country to suffer from both hunger and obesity. In fact, as mentioned in the "Feeding Minds" video: Hunger and Obesity are two "sides of the same coin"

True

TRUE OR FALSE: People can lose weight on a diet with as high as 3,000 Calories provided that they are active enough

True

True or False: When discussing how to improve prehospital care in areas without such services, it is important to investigate ways to ensure emergency services could be hailed quickly even in areas most people would not have a telephone.

True

According to the video "WHO" Mental Health", because of lack of access to treatment, patients with epilepsy in Africa resort to:

Witchdoctors

According to Dr. Otis Brawley, over the next 20 years we are going to see more cases of cancer occurring in ___________.

Developing countries

According to the 'WHO: Global Noncommunicable Disease Network' video, which of the following activities are also essential in the reduction of deaths and disabilities associated with noncommunicable diseases?

Early detection, screenings and treatment in primary healthcare facilities

TRUE OR FALSE: Mental illness is a thoroughly discussed and addressed issue worldwide

False

TRUE OR FALSE: NonCommunicable Diseases are diseases of concern ONLY in Western Europe and North America

False

TRUE OR FALSE: Patients are obliged to stay against their will for weeks, months and even years within mental health (psychiatric) institutions. But this problem occurs only in the developing world, not in the developed world.

False

True or false: tobacco use is not a risk factor for cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.

False