A Healthy Lifestyle

Which of the following is a controllable risk factor of infectious diseases? A. drug abuse B. pollution C. air D. heredity Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

Which of the following is NOT a reason why communicable diseases, such as pneumonia, kill fewer people today than they did in the past? A. continuing medical advances B. slower population growth C. improved living conditions D. better preventive treatment Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

According to the direct instruction, which of the following is a leading cause of death among young people in the United States? A. Lung disease B. Communicable diseases C. Accidents D. Diabetes Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Amanda (age 39) lives a very hectic life that allows for little sleep. She doesn't eat a healthy diet or exercise. She is worried because her mother developed heart disease at the age of 40. What are the uncontrollable risk factors in Amanda's situation? A. environment, stress, lack of sleep B. diet, age, and lack of exercise C. gender, diet, and the environment D. heredity, age, and gender Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Deaths due to lifestyle diseases have declined since the early 1900s. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

False

Heredity is considered a controllable risk factor. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

False

Making good lifestyle choices will prevent all diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

False

Personal behavior is the only factor that determines if a person becomes ill. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

False

A risk factor can be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

An advocate speaks out in favor of something they believe in. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True