Women's Health Education

How much does obesity cost each year?

$150 billion

By age 24, how many Americans have contracted an STI?

1 in 4

How many Americans suffer from diagnosable mental disorders?

1 in 5

How many women are effected by PID per year?

1 million

How long is the required FMLA for new mothers?

12 weeks

STIs are most prevalent among women _____ years of age.

15 to 24

What percentage of children are overweight?

16%

How many deaths caused by HIV are there each year?

2 million

How much more likely are women to be depressed?

2 times

What percentage of men have genital herpes?

20%

How many stalking cases are cyberstalking?

20%-40%

About what percentage of American high school students eat USDA-recommended amounts of fruits and veggies each day?

22%

In women, what percentage of HIV is through intravenous drug use?

25%

What percentage of women have genital herpes?

25%

Wha BMI is considered overweight?

25-29.9

What percentage of children are at risk of being overweight?

31%

How many people worldwide have HIV?

33 million

How much more likely are women to have Seasonal Affective Disorder?

4 times

What percentage of adults are obese?

4.9%

How many new cases of HIV are there per year?

40,000

How many deaths are associated with poor diet and exercise per year?

400,000

What percentage of rape victims are under the age of 18?

44%

Most women enter and complete menopause between age:

45 and 55

What percentage of women were in the labor force in 2011?

47%

The USDA dietary guidelines recommend that most Americans get about what percentage of their diet from fruits and veggies?

50%

What percentage of the body is water?

50%-70%

How many people are living with an incurable STI?

65 million

What percentage of adults are overweight?

65.1%

What percentage of rape victims know their attacker?

67%

In women, what percentage of HIV is through heterosexual sex?

75%

What percentage of victims report alcohol or drug use by heir offender?

75%

Of those with genital herpes, what percentage does not know they have it?

85%

How much more likely are women to have an elating disorder?

9 times

What percentage of Americans are unsuccessful in losing weight?

95%

What are the 4 fat soluble vitamins?

A, D, E, K

Which group is at the highest risk for HIV infection and of AIDS-related death?

African American women

What are the 2 water soluble vitamins?

B and C

psychosis

a severe mental condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality and severe personality changes

pelvic inflammatory disease

abdominal/back pain, vaginal discharge, painful sex, fever, shaking chills

How much more likely are women to have phobias or panic disorder?

about 2 times

Which of the following are major components of blood? A. red blood cells B. white blood cells C. platelets D. all

all

Which of the following is true? A. osteoporosis is less common among black women than white and asian women B. black Americans are about as likely as white Americans two have arthritis but are more likely to have debilitating symptoms C. diabetes is more prevalent among non-white populations D. all

all

Which of the following risk factors predisposes a person to metabolic syndrome? A. elevated waist circumference B. elevated triglycerides C. elevated blood pressure D. all

all

What is the ABCD of skin cancer?

asymmetry, border irregularities, color irregularities, diameter

What 2 minerals are most important for women?

calcium, iron

What are the 3 macronutrients?

carbohydrates, fats, proteins

What is the leading cause of preventable infertility and ectopic pregnancy?

chlamydia

What is the most commonly reported STI?

chlamydia

For most women, the use of hormone therapy should:

depend on a woman's symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences

What mental illness is commonly mistaken for dementia in the elderly?

depression

Which chronic disease appears roughly equally in both sexes?

diabetes

Since 1999, the number of new HIV cases around the world has:

fallen about 20%

True or False: After menopause, a woman's body no longer produces estrogen.

false

True or False: In the US, most healthcare providers are reluctant to perform hysterectomies unless absolutely necessary.

false

True or False: Most people with mental illnesses regularly seek medical treatment.

false

Which nutrient is only found in plant products?

fiber

Which STI has become more difficult to treat because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains?

gonorrhea

What 3 STIs are caused by bacteria?

gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis

Which of the following statements is true? A. having one STI increases a person's risk for acquiring another one B. STIs were largely unknown until roughly 200 years ago C. doctors are required to report all cases of STIs to the federal government D. All

having one STI increases a person's risk for acquiring another one

What is the greatest cause of death worldwide?

heart disease and cancer

What 4 STIs are caused by viruses?

herpes, HPV, Hep B, HIV

Congenital heart disease occurs at birth and consists of:

hole in septum, imperfectly formed blood vessels, valvular damage

Are minerals organic or inorganic?

inorganic

What are 3 indirect medical costs of obesity?

lost productivity, premature disability, early death

Treatment for a heart attack can include

medication, surgery, behavior modification

What is the annual cost of PID per year?

more than $10 billion

Are vitamins organic or inorganic?

organic

What BMI is considered obese?

over 30

How many Americans have genital herpes

over 50 million

Depersonalization disorder involves persistent feelings of:

sadness, memory loss, detachment from the world

Which fat is solid at room temperature?

saturated fat

What is the most common type of violent crime?

simple assault

Eating ___________ raises LDL levels and reduces HDL levels.

trans fats

Which fat increases the risk of cardiovascular disease?

trans fats, saturated fats

What 2 STIs are caused by parasites?

trichomoniasis, crabs

True or False: A majority of stalking cases begin through the internet

true

True or False: Blood is the vehicle for transporting food and waste throughout the body.

true

True or False: Genetics and lifestyle factors play the biggest role in how chronic diseases appear and develop.

true

True or False: Getting enough sleep and eating healthy diet are important for both mental and physical health.

true

True or False: Gonorrhea is often asymptomatic in women

true

True or False: In the US, eating disorders and panic disorder are more common in women than men.

true

True or False: Many women with fibromyalgia have difficulty getting their healthcare providers to acknowledge the condition.

true

True or False: Racial differences in how chronic diseases affect women may be due to both genetics and SES trends.

true

True or False: Some forms of chemotherapy can cause a woman to experience early menopause.

true

True or False: The US has the highest rate of STIs.

true

True or False: Today, American adults eat about 300 calories more on average than they did 30 years ago.

true

Which fat is liquid at room temperature?

unsaturated fat

Which fat lowers risk of heart disease?

unsaturated fat

What are 5 symptoms of gonorrhea?

unusual discharge, bleeding, painful urination, painful sex, pelvic pain

What are the 3 micronutrients?

vitamins, minerals, water

Who is at greater risk of getting an STI if exposed?

women

What are 3 symptoms of chlamydia?

yellow discharge, burning urination, lower abdominal pain