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Health Habits and Chronic Diseases

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Which of the following is true about the influence of people's health habits on their likelihood of developing chronic and fatal diseases?

Unhealthy lifestyles account for less than 60% of all premature deaths.

Unhealthy behaviors, including smoking and poor diet, contribute to more than 60% of premature deaths. (correct)

A meta-analysis found that unhealthy behaviors have no impact on premature deaths.

Exercising and eating fruits and vegetables have no impact on life expectancy.

What is the expected increase in life expectancy for adults with healthy lifestyles compared to those without?

9 years

15 years

12 years (correct)

6 years

What is the definition of health behavior according to the text?

Any activity people undertake to maintain or improve current good health and avoid illness.

Any activity people perform to maintain or improve their health, only if it achieves the desired goal.

Any activity people undertake to maintain or improve current good health, regardless of their perceived health status.

Any activity people perform to maintain or improve their health, regardless of their perceived health status or whether the behavior achieves that goal. (correct)

What percentage of premature deaths could be attributed to unhealthy behaviors according to the meta-analysis mentioned in the text?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a well-behavior according to the text?

Exercising and eating fruits and vegetables to maintain good health. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what percentage of premature deaths could be attributed to unhealthy behaviors?

More than 70% Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the expected increase in life expectancy for adults with healthy lifestyles compared to those without?

12 years Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of health behavior?

Any activity people perform to maintain or improve their health Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is considered a well-behavior?

Any activity people undertake to maintain or improve current good health and avoid illness Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the impact of people's health habits on their likelihood of developing chronic and fatal diseases?

Unhealthy lifestyles account for >60% of all premature deaths Signup and view all the answers