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What was a major factor that contributed to the increase in cardiovascular disease in the mid-1900s?
What was a major factor that contributed to the increase in cardiovascular disease in the mid-1900s?
- The rise in the use of oral contraceptives
- The increase in average life span due to the advent of antibiotics (correct)
- The education of the public about the risk factors of CVD
- The decrease in the intake of cold-water fish in the U.S. diet
Which of the following is a proven risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Which of the following is a proven risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
- Eating a diet rich in fiber
- Carbohydrate intolerance (correct)
- Engaging in regular exercise
- Type B personality
What is the primary goal of teaching the public about the signs and symptoms of heart attack?
What is the primary goal of teaching the public about the signs and symptoms of heart attack?
- To reduce the intake of fats in the diet
- To educate people about the risk factors of CVD
- To promote the use of antibiotics
- To encourage people to access the emergency medical services system early (correct)
What is a significant difference between the U.S. diet and that of some Scandinavian and Asian countries?
What is a significant difference between the U.S. diet and that of some Scandinavian and Asian countries?
What is the second component of public education about CVD?
What is the second component of public education about CVD?
What is a potential outcome of cultural dietary changes?
What is a potential outcome of cultural dietary changes?
What is the approximate number of Americans who die of heart disease every year?
What is the approximate number of Americans who die of heart disease every year?
What is the approximate time interval at which one American will suffer a nonfatal heart attack?
What is the approximate time interval at which one American will suffer a nonfatal heart attack?
What is the primary cause of sudden death in patients with coronary artery disease?
What is the primary cause of sudden death in patients with coronary artery disease?
What percentage of heart disease deaths occur before the patient reaches the hospital?
What percentage of heart disease deaths occur before the patient reaches the hospital?
Over what time period has the incidence of cardiovascular disease stabilized?
Over what time period has the incidence of cardiovascular disease stabilized?
What is the ranking of cardiovascular disease as a cause of death in the United States and Canada?
What is the ranking of cardiovascular disease as a cause of death in the United States and Canada?
