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Epidemic
a disease outbreak that affects many people in the community or region at the same time
pandemic
a global epidemic of a disease
What is self-care
diagnosing symptoms or conditions that does not require a visit, over the counter remedies, preforming first aid for common injuries, preforming monthly self beast exams
Optometrist
eye specialist whose practice is limited to prescribing the fitting lenses to correct vision problems
As compared to today, by the year 2050, the world's population is expected to
9.8 billion
Sulfur Dioxide (NO2)
A colorless gas that dissolves in water vapor to form acid and is emitted from coal-fired power plants is
lymphocytes (white blood cells)
A rise in body temperature that occurs when invading pathogens secrete toxins is?
Co-payments
A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the
Preexisting condition clauses
Before the Affordable Care Act, if you had a history of back problems and needed health insurance, it was unlikely that your new insurance plan would cover any treatment related to your back problems until the policy had been in effect for a period of time. Your back problem was considered a(n
Fossil fuels are
Carbon based material used for energy; includes oil, coal, and natural gas
United States
Countries with the largest per capita "ecological footprint"
Asbestos
Deteriorating or damaged insulation; fireproofing, acoustical materials, and floor tiles
Pathogens
Disease-causing agents are called
1 in 3 Americans
How many adult Americans suffer from some type of cardiovascular disease
What are over the counter drugs?
Medicines you can buy right of the self; analgesics, medications for cough, cold, and allergy symptoms, stimulants, sleeping aids, weight loss aids, laxatives, and antacids
Signs and symptoms of a heart attack
Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back.
malpractice
The legal term for improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a health care provider that results in loss or harm to the patient is
Fertility rate
The average number of births a female in a given population has during her reproductive years is the
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
The compound originally contained in aerosol propellants that is thought to have contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer is
allopathic medicine
The conventional health care delivered in the United States is known as
Medicaid
The health insurance program jointly funded by the states and the federal government that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families is
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The human heart is about the size of a(n)
Arterioles
The small arterial branches are the
radon
Uranium in the soil or rock on which homes are built can lead to air exposure inside. Well water also can be a source
Arteries
Vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the
veins
Vessels that carry blood to the heart are the
China with 1.4 billion and India with 1.3 billion
Which of the following countries has the largest population
Ophthalmologist
Your primary care provider suspects that you may have an unusual infection in your eyes. To whom would he or she refer you
What happens during a stroke?
brief interruptions of the blood supply to the brain that cause temporary impairment
What do physician's assistance do?-
health care practitioner trained to handle most routine care under the supervision of a physician
Diastolic blood pressure-
indicates pressure in the walls of the arteries during the relaxation of heart activity
Plague
is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium
Systolic blood pressure
is the upper number in the function that measures blood pressure, indicating pressure in the walls of the arteries when the heart contracts
Placebo effect
occurs when patient who are given a placebo drug or treatment experience an improved state of health owing to the belief that they are receiving something that will be of benefit
Smog is sometimes called
ozone pollution
Capitation
prepayment of a fixed monthly amount for each patient without regard to the type of number of services provided.