Question 1

The most prominent change between the late 1980's and 2000 in the Institute of Medicine's model for public health in the United States was:

Accepted Answer

A)  A law requiring all businesses to provide health care 
B)  Recognition that the government's role was not sufficient 
C)  The requirement for academic institutions to participate in public health 
D)  The media's role in promoting healthy behaviors 
A)  A law requiring all businesses to provide health care 
B)  Recognition that the government's role was not sufficient 
C)  The requirement for academic institutions to participate in public health 
D)  The media's role in promoting healthy behaviors

Question 2

In 2011, what was the leading cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malignant Neoplasms 
B)  Unintentional Injury 
C)  Diabetes mellitus 
D)  Heart Disease 
A)  Malignant Neoplasms 
B)  Unintentional Injury 
C)  Diabetes mellitus 
D)  Heart Disease

Question 3

What is the largest contributor to premature death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health care 
B)  Environmental factors 
C)  Social factors 
D)  Habits and behaviors 
A)  Health care 
B)  Environmental factors 
C)  Social factors 
D)  Habits and behaviors

Question 4

Comparing non-Hispanic white individuals aged 55 to 64 in the United States and England, concluded:

Accepted Answer

A)  People in the United States used more tobacco and had worse health habits than people in England 
B)  People in the United States at every socioeconomic level were not as healthy as people in England 
C)  People in the United States with higher incomes were healthier than people in England 
D)  People in the United States with more education were healthier than people in England 
A)  People in the United States used more tobacco and had worse health habits than people in England 
B)  People in the United States at every socioeconomic level were not as healthy as people in England 
C)  People in the United States with higher incomes were healthier than people in England 
D)  People in the United States with more education were healthier than people in England

Question 5

In the 2013 publication U.S. Health in International Perspective: Shorter Lives, Poorer Health, "health disadvantage" is observed in which of the following U.S. groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men over age 75 
B)  Children and adolescents 
C)  All age groups under 75 
D)  Women younger than age 50 
A)  Men over age 75 
B)  Children and adolescents 
C)  All age groups under 75 
D)  Women younger than age 50

Question 6

In the time period 1990 to 2000, increases in the contribution of poor diet and physical inactivity as "actual causes of death" were observed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Using data from 2007, in which country do women have the longest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denmark 
B)  United States 
C)  Sweden 
D)  Japan 
A)  Denmark 
B)  United States 
C)  Sweden 
D)  Japan

Question 8

In order to see measurable improvements in health outcomes over a ten-year period, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

A)  Doubling of health care resources 
B)  New genetic discoveries 
C)  Environmental regulation 
D)  Sustained public health partnerships 
A)  Doubling of health care resources 
B)  New genetic discoveries 
C)  Environmental regulation 
D)  Sustained public health partnerships

Question 9

The best definition of public health from the Institute of Medicine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Public health is primarily about providing health care for uninsured individuals 
B)  Public health is the role the government plays in providing programs for citizens. 
C)  Public health is what we do collectively to ensure conditions where people can be healthy. 
D)  Public health is childhood immunizations, regulations, and smoking cessation programs. 
A)  Public health is primarily about providing health care for uninsured individuals 
B)  Public health is the role the government plays in providing programs for citizens. 
C)  Public health is what we do collectively to ensure conditions where people can be healthy. 
D)  Public health is childhood immunizations, regulations, and smoking cessation programs.

Question 10

In 2013 public health achievements cited by the CDC include more Americans quitting smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most prominent change between the late 1980's and 2000 in the Institute of Medicine's model for public health in the United States was:

In 2011, what was the leading cause of death in the United States?

What is the largest contributor to premature death in the United States?

Comparing non-Hispanic white individuals aged 55 to 64 in the United States and England, concluded:

In the 2013 publication U.S. Health in International Perspective: Shorter Lives, Poorer Health, "health disadvantage" is observed in which of the following U.S. groups?

In the time period 1990 to 2000, increases in the contribution of poor diet and physical inactivity as "actual causes of death" were observed.

Using data from 2007, in which country do women have the longest life expectancy?

In order to see measurable improvements in health outcomes over a ten-year period, which of the following is required?

The best definition of public health from the Institute of Medicine is:

In 2013 public health achievements cited by the CDC include more Americans quitting smoking.

Improving Health Literacy: Finding High-Quality, Web-Based Information

Obesity : Is Fat the New Normal

Preventing Obesity Raising the Price of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

TOBACCO: E-Cigarettes-Help or Hazard

TOBACCO: Reducing Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

Alcohol: Binge Drinking on College Campuses

Health Reform: Controlling Costs

Health Reform: Improving Health

Health Care Improving Veterans Health

Mental Health a Continuing Crisis

Immunizations Parent Choice Vs Public Health

Prescription Drug Abuse

Infectious Diseases: Climate Change and Public Health

Infectious Diseases: Antibiotic Resistance and Public Health

Preventing Firearm Injuries a Public Health Issue

Preventing Injuries: Concussions in Sports

HIV and AIDS: The Fourth Decade

Radiation Benefits and Risks of Medical Imaging

Physical Activity-Is Sitting Death

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Exam 1: Health Vs Health Care

The most prominent change between the late 1980's and 2000 in the Institute of Medicine's model for public health in the United States was:

In 2011, what was the leading cause of death in the United States?

What is the largest contributor to premature death in the United States?

Comparing non-Hispanic white individuals aged 55 to 64 in the United States and England, concluded:

In the 2013 publication U.S. Health in International Perspective: Shorter Lives, Poorer Health, "health disadvantage" is observed in which of the following U.S. groups?

In the time period 1990 to 2000, increases in the contribution of poor diet and physical inactivity as "actual causes of death" were observed.

Using data from 2007, in which country do women have the longest life expectancy?

In order to see measurable improvements in health outcomes over a ten-year period, which of the following is required?

The best definition of public health from the Institute of Medicine is:

In 2013 public health achievements cited by the CDC include more Americans quitting smoking.

Improving Health Literacy: Finding High-Quality, Web-Based Information

Obesity : Is Fat the New Normal

Preventing Obesity Raising the Price of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

TOBACCO: E-Cigarettes-Help or Hazard

TOBACCO: Reducing Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

Alcohol: Binge Drinking on College Campuses

Health Reform: Controlling Costs

Health Reform: Improving Health

Health Care Improving Veterans Health

Mental Health a Continuing Crisis

Immunizations Parent Choice Vs Public Health

Prescription Drug Abuse

Infectious Diseases: Climate Change and Public Health

Infectious Diseases: Antibiotic Resistance and Public Health

Preventing Firearm Injuries a Public Health Issue

Preventing Injuries: Concussions in Sports

HIV and AIDS: The Fourth Decade

Radiation Benefits and Risks of Medical Imaging

Physical Activity-Is Sitting Death

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