Health Problems in America

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Which of the following is an example of an infectious disease?

  • Cancer
  • Substance use
  • HIV/AIDS (correct)
  • Diabetes

What is the most common type of cancer in Americans?

  • Lung cancer (correct)
  • Colon cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Breast cancer

What is the main cause of elevated blood sugar in diabetes mellitus?

  • High sugar intake
  • Dysregulation of insulin (correct)
  • Lack of exercise
  • Genetic factors

Which major health problem has caused nearly one million deaths in the United States as of 2022?

<p>COVID-19 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people will be diagnosed with cancer within their lifetime?

<p>40% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of diabetes is the result of the destruction of pancreatic beta cells?

<p>Type-1 diabetes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death in Americans?

<p>Heart disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hypertension refer to?

<p>Elevation in blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the virus that infects helper T-cells and can cause decreased immune function?

<p>HIV (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major health concern in America caused by increased prescription and strength of prescription opioids?

<p>Drug abuse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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