Personal Health module 1 Chapter 1 assignment

from among the ethnic groups, the rate of diagnosis of diabetes is highest for?

American Indian/ Alaska Natives.

which of the following statements about family health trees is TRUE?

Basic information for each relative in the family health tree includes date of birth, major diseases, and age and cause of death.

which of the following best describes activities that are directed toward improving the health of people within a defined region?

Disease Prevention

Being able to laugh at yourself.

Emotional

having an optimistic outlook

Emotional

taking your own cloth grocery bag to the store

Environmental

according to the socioecological model, individuals are solely responsible for their own health outcomes.

False

when evaluation a family health tree, a family member who has a heart attack at age 70 raises more genetic concerns than a relative who develops colon cancer at age 2.

False

In general, what can American Ethnic minority populations except concerning their health, as compared to the general population.

Higher rates of cancer, infant mortality, and alcoholism

Rates of maternal mortalitly is significantly higher for which of the following

Non- Hispanic Black women

Practicing safe sex

Physical

Taking the stairs instead of the escalator

Physical

getting a flue shot

Physical

Mackenzie has resolved to start exercising three times a week when a membership at a local gym begins in two weeks. In which stage of change in the transtheoretical model is Mackenzie operating?

Preparation

What term is used to describe ethnic group based on physical characteristics such as skin color or facial features?

Race

Kaitlin has not had a cigarette in 11 months . she started running three days a week and is thrilled with her newfound energy. she has regained her sense of smell and lost her persistent cough. she has 100 percent confidence that she will not smoke again. in which stage of change in the transtheoretical model is Kaitlin operating.

Termination

Emotional Responses can affect how one evaluates and reacts to health information

True

Sade's aunt and sister-in-law both recently developed breast cancer. Courtney's mother and sister both recently developed breast cancer. Courtney has higher risk of breast cancer than sade.

True

wellness is conceptualized as having several domains, and is encompasses multiple dimensions, including physical, emotional, and spiritual.

True

within the united states, rural areas have higher rates of tobacco use, obesity, cancer, unintentional injury, and heart disease than urban areas.

True

Which of the following is a social determinant for health?

Work conditions

what information found in a family health tree indicates that a disease might have a genetic link?

a Family member with multiple cancers

expressing feelings

emotional

the recognition in healthy people that risk factors are different depending on ones age and that certain health interventions are more effective at different critical moments is best described as a?

focus on health indicators

a multifactorial disorder is one that is caused by ?

genetic and environmental factors

the main focus of public health is on the?

health and wellness of individuals within communities.

considering both sides of an issue

intellectual

Having a good work/life balance

occupational

Attending neighborhood gatherings.

social

treating others fairly

social

Having a purpose in life

spiritual

feeling connected to humanity

spiritual