Major Health Problems in the US
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What is a major contributor to the increase in lifespan of Americans?

  • Decrease in substance use
  • Rise in infectious diseases
  • Increase in chronic illnesses
  • Improvements in medical care and research (correct)

    • What is the term for uncontrolled cell growth?

  • Systemic disease
  • Infectious disease
  • Chronic illness
  • Malignant neoplasia (correct)

    • What is the estimated number of deaths from COVID-19 in the United States as of 2022?

  • Over six million
  • Nearly one million (correct)
  • Nearly 500,000
  • Less than 100,000

    • What is the most common type of cancer in Americans?

    <p>A combination of breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term that implies something new in the context of cancer?

    <p>Neo-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of people who will be diagnosed with cancer within their lifetime?

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

    What is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19?

    <p>SARS-CoV2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hormone insulin?

    <p>To lower blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between type-1 and type-2 diabetes?

    <p>Type-1 diabetes is caused by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of death in Americans?

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

    What does the term 'hypertension' refer to?

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

    How can HIV infection be prevented?

    <p>By limiting the sharing of needles and using physical barriers during sexual intercourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated annual cost of opioid misuse in America?

    <p>$504 billion dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of substance use and abuse?

    <p>Neurological problems including poor mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend of HIV infections in the U.S. from 2015 to 2019?

    <p>Decreased by 8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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