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Access to Health, 13e (Donatelle)
Chapter 1 Accessing Your Health

1) Which of the following individual choices has a major effect on both current health and projected life expectancy?
A) Genetic tendency toward obesity.
B) Pollution
C) Level of education
D) Smoking
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 3
Skill: Analyzing

2) The medical model of health would most likely focus on which of the following?
A) Controlling air and water pollution
B) Lifestyle interventions to prevent chronic diseases
C) Treating bacterial infections with antibiotics
D) Serving marginalized populations
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
Skill: Understanding

3) The number of years a person is anticipated to live based on conditions at the time of birth is
A) life expectancy.
B) population control.
C) mortality.
D) morbidity.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 4
Skill: Understanding

4) Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?
A) Pressure from parents and family members
B) Stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties
C) Repeated strep infections
D) Carrying a too-heavy course load
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 3
Skill: Understanding/Analyzing

5) What is the leading cause of death in the United States across all age groups?
A) Heart disease
B) Cancer
C) Cerebrovascular disease
D) Unintentional injuries
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Skill: Understanding
6) Which of the following describes the rate of deaths within a certain population?
A) Prevalence
B) Life expectancy
C) Mortality
D) Morbidity
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 4
Skill: Understanding

7) Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of
A) chronic disease.
B) hereditary disease.
C) communicable disease.
D) acute disease.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
Skill: Remembering

8) Since the early 20th century, the life expectancy of Americans has
A) increased by more