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Which category of disease prevention involves actions to reduce the risk of developing a disease?
Which category of disease prevention involves actions to reduce the risk of developing a disease?
What were identified as leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States in 2000?
What were identified as leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States in 2000?
How many people were estimated to die each year in the United States due to poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle?
How many people were estimated to die each year in the United States due to poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle?
According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), how many people died worldwide?
According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), how many people died worldwide?
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What is the term for the application of healthcare measures to prevent diseases?
What is the term for the application of healthcare measures to prevent diseases?
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Study Notes
Disease Prevention
- Primary prevention involves actions to reduce the risk of developing a disease.
Leading Causes of Preventable Deaths
- In the United States, in 2000, the leading causes of preventable deaths were identified as tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption, microbial agents, toxic agents, and motor vehicle crashes.
Deaths Due to Poor Diet and Sedentary Lifestyle
- It was estimated that poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle caused approximately 400,000 deaths each year in the United States.
Global Deaths
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 60% of all deaths worldwide, or approximately 36 million deaths, were due to non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
Healthcare Measures
- The term for the application of healthcare measures to prevent diseases is prevention.
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Test your knowledge on preventive healthcare with this quiz! Explore topics such as disease prevention, environmental factors, genetic predisposition, lifestyle choices, and more. See how much you know about taking anticipatory actions to promote health and well-being.
