Which statement BEST describes how cancers are classified?
What are the odds of nonsmokers developing cardiovascular disease when compared to smokers?
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about noncommunicable diseases?
In your opinion, why might a person with a noncommunicable disease like diabetes be more accepted in social settings than a person with HIV?
Most people are aware that diabetes is not a contagious disease, so people are more accepting of it. With HIV, many people still have misconceptions about how the virus is spread, leading them to discriminate against those with HIV.
Explain why living a healthy lifestyle is the most important step in preventing cardiovascular disease.
A healthy lifestyle is important because many cardiovascular disease risk factors can be reduced through everyday choices. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco, and limiting alcohol can help control blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, lowering the chance of developing heart and blood vessel disease.
Which of the following results from an incomplete chromosome?
What treatment option is shared for high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease?
Lifestyle changes, such as eating a heart-healthy diet, getting regular physical activity, and avoiding tobacco, are a treatment option shared by all four conditions.
Compare and contrast arteriosclerosis with atherosclerosis.
Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the hardening of arteries and a loss of elasticity in arterial walls. Atherosclerosis is specifically a condition where arteries harden as a result of plaque buildup on artery walls. Both conditions result in poor and inefficient blood flow through arteries, which can lead to blood clots or ruptures in the blood vessels of the heart or brain. Blockages in the heart can result in heart attacks; blockages and ruptures in the brain lead to strokes.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes?
Which of the following factors can influence the development and progression of noncommunicable diseases?
Why is high blood pressure known as "the silent killer"?
Early detection of cancer __________.
What are possible risk factors that increase an individual's chance of developing cancer?
Tobacco, sunlight, ionizing radiation, some chemicals, some viruses and bacteria, some hormones, genetic predisposition, poor diet, and lack of exercise are all possible risk factors for cancer.
Numbness on one side of the body is most likely a symptom of __________.
Why is physical activity so important in preventing heart disease?
The heart is a muscle, and as with all muscles, it needs to be strengthened in order to maintain optimal health. The best way to strengthen the heart is to exercise it by performing activities that elevate your heart rate and increase blood flow.
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