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gangulo gangulo
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6 years ago
Which of these statements about obesity in the U.S. is FALSE?
 
  a. Obesity and the high-fat diet and sedentary lifestyle that contribute to it are the second most common cause of premature death in the U.S.
  b. Poor diet and insufficient exercise contribute to the risk of colon cancer, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
  c. Since 1980, the American public has gotten more health-conscious and rates of obesity have been on the decline.
  d. High-fat diets and sedentary lifestyles are major factors contributing to obesity in the U.S.

Question 2

What percentage of deaths in the United States can be attributed to tobacco use?
 
  a. 1
  b. 5
  c. 18
  d. 28

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT among the nine leading causes of preventable death?
 
  a. suicide
  b. motor vehicle accidents
  c. pollution
  d. bacteria and virus exposure

Question 4

What is the leading cause of preventable death identified by Mokdad and his colleagues?
 
  a. tobacco use
  b. poor diet and inadequate exercise
  c. workplace pollution
  d. alcohol use

Question 5

According to your book, what may be the result of a physician chastising a patient for noncompliance?
 
  a. Patients show less willingness to comply, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.
  b. Patients show greater compliance.
  c. Patients are forced to learn to communicate more clearly with their physicians.
  d. Chastising for noncompliance has no impact.

Question 6

According to symbolic interaction, why might patients engage in medical noncompliance?
 
  a. The orders they were given may have been confusing.
  b. They may have lacked the time, money, or other resources needed to comply.
  c. The negative side effects of the treatment may have outweighed the benefits of the treatment.
  d. All of these are reasons for medical noncompliance.

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a possible outcome for patients using the Internet in relation to their health care?
 
  a. Online drug sales give doctors and the government more control over drug use.
  b. There is an increased risk of violations of patient privacy.
  c. People with stigmatized medical conditions may find emotional support.
  d. The balance of power between doctors and patients is affected.
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6 years ago
Answer to q. 1

c

Answer to q. 2

c

Answer to q. 3

a

Answer to q. 4

a

Answer to q. 5

a

Answer to q. 6

d

Answer to q. 7

d
gangulo Author
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6 years ago
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