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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

fist

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.