10 Questions
Which of the following is an example of an infectious disease?
HIV/AIDS
What is the most common type of cancer in Americans?
Lung cancer
What is the main cause of elevated blood sugar in diabetes mellitus?
Dysregulation of insulin
Which major health problem has caused nearly one million deaths in the United States as of 2022?
COVID-19
What percentage of people will be diagnosed with cancer within their lifetime?
40%
Which type of diabetes is the result of the destruction of pancreatic beta cells?
Type-1 diabetes
What is the leading cause of death in Americans?
Heart disease
What does hypertension refer to?
Elevation in blood pressure
What is the virus that infects helper T-cells and can cause decreased immune function?
HIV
What is the major health concern in America caused by increased prescription and strength of prescription opioids?
Drug abuse
Test your knowledge on major health problems facing Americans in 202
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