Exam 4: Health Promotion, Disease Prevention

Healthcare costs in the United States far exceed other developed nations, although achievements are lower compared with others when assessed by traditional measures.

What was the primary preventable cause of premature mortality in 2011 among women and men?

Moderate to high exposures to radiation at young ages may increase risks of cancer development years later.

Some public health researchers hesitate to recommend expanded use of aspirin due to potential side effects, including _____.

What are three of the contributing factors for the increasing obesity epidemic?

What domain has the LEAST influence on a person's health status?

What four concerns have been raised by the public regarding the HPV vaccine?

During the 20^th century, the CDC shifted their public health focus from chronic to communicable conditions because morbidity and mortality rates from infectious diseases skyrocketed.

What are the four primary clinical interventions emphasized by The Million Hearts initiative?

The protective effects of light to moderate alcohol consumption have been attributed to antioxidant and antithrombotic components primarily found in _____.

Due to the implementation of child-resistant caps on medication and toxic substances as mandated by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, medication poisoning of children is very rare today.

What is one of the seven health practices that contribute to good health?

Health literacy has been strongly associated with health outcomes.

What are the four critical determinants of health disparities identified by Freeman's research of his patient population in Harlem?

The CDC recommends a diet low in _____ to help prevent or control hypertension.