17 Questions
What is the definition of a chronic disease?
A disease that lasts for 3 months or more.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic diseases?
Curable by medication
What approach is suggested for aggressive treatment of high blood pressure or high cholesterol?
Medication
What is essential for understanding the development and prevention of Type 2 diabetes in youth?
Eating & exercise behavior modification
Which setting is NOT mentioned as an approach for behavioral interventions related to healthy eating and exercise?
Workplace-based
Which concept considers the 'value' of different health states ranging between '1' (perfect health) and '0' (death)?
Health utility assessment
In the context of health states, who can assign value to different states?
Individuals, society, or algorithms
Which condition is considered in the QOL Assessment mentioned in the text?
Alzheimer's
What does the concept of QALY take into account?
The quality and quantity of life
Who considers mobility, pain/discomfort, self-care, anxiety/depression, and usual activities in the assessment of health states?
Algorithms like EQ-5
How are different health states compared in terms of value according to the text?
By comparing them to perfect health (1) and death (0)
What is the key factor contributing to the increased likelihood of sedentary behavior among adolescents with mobility limitations?
Low physical fitness
What may hinder physical activity for adolescents with mobility limitations at the non-individual level?
Class size too large to adapt to student needs
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to obesity among children with disabilities?
Joint pain
What is the difference between 'Meaning of Life' and 'Quality of Life'?
'Meaning of Life' pertains to what gives life meaning, whereas 'Quality of Life' refers to appraisal and satisfaction with life.
Which factor does NOT contribute to the quality of life index mentioned in the text?
Employment rate and gender differences
How do overprotective parents impact the physical activity of adolescents with disabilities?
They limit safe exploration in unsafe neighborhoods.
Explore the concept of Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) and how health states are assigned values ranging from '1' (perfect health) to '0' (death). Learn about different methods of assigning values to health states such as individual preferences, societal judgments, and algorithms like EQ-5.
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