Wellness Chapter 3

- Adult population in the United States that die from chronic disease each year - Global population that die from chronic disease each year - People under the age of 60 years old who die from chronic disease - Health care dollars spend in the United States each year on treating chronic disease

- 70% - 63% - 25% - 75%

Which of the following are true statements about cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke? (Choose all that apply)

- Cardiovascular diseases kill 1 American every 40 seconds. - As of 2010, death rates due to heart disease were highest in the southern United States.- - African Americans have a greater risk of stroke.

Which of the following online assessment tools can you use to assess your risk of Heart Disease? (Choose all that apply)

- Siteman Cancer Center Disease Risk for Heart Disease tool - American Heart Association Heart Attack Risk Calculator

Which of the following are risks for heart disease? (Choose all that apply)

- a systolic blood pressure of 140 or higher, or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 or higher - total cholesterol over 200 - smoking - obesity

Which of the following diseases are in the top 6 leading causes of death that are considered part of the Chronic Disease group of disease? (choose all that apply)

- chronic lower respiratory diseases - diabetes - stroke - Alzheimer disease

Which of the following are NOT considered to be signs or symptoms of Chronic Heart Disease? (Choose all that apply)

- loss of vision - trouble saying or understanding words

Choose the actions you can avoid that cause the most preventable death: (choose all that apply)

- poor diet - physical inactivity - consuming tobacco products

Why are chronic diseases sometimes also termed "lifestyle diseases"? (Choose the best answer.)

Because the choices we make regarding our physical activity and nutrition can dramatically affect our likelihood of developing a chronic disease.

Your friend is complaining of chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, and sweating. What is happening and what should you do?

They are showing symptoms of a potential heart attack. I should call 911.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Chronic Diseases:

With the correct medication, all chronic diseases can be cured.