Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) and Health State Valuation
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What is the definition of a chronic disease?

  • A disease that can be prevented by vaccines.
  • A disease that lasts for 1 month or more.
  • A disease that lasts for 3 months or more. (correct)
  • A disease that can be cured by medication.
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic diseases?

  • Lasting for an extended period
  • Preventable by vaccines
  • Curable by medication (correct)
  • Disappear on their own
  • What approach is suggested for aggressive treatment of high blood pressure or high cholesterol?

  • Weight loss
  • Medication (correct)
  • Diet modification
  • Exercise
  • What is essential for understanding the development and prevention of Type 2 diabetes in youth?

    <p>Eating &amp; exercise behavior modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which setting is NOT mentioned as an approach for behavioral interventions related to healthy eating and exercise?

    <p>Workplace-based</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept considers the 'value' of different health states ranging between '1' (perfect health) and '0' (death)?

    <p>Health utility assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of health states, who can assign value to different states?

    <p>Individuals, society, or algorithms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is considered in the QOL Assessment mentioned in the text?

    <p>Alzheimer's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of QALY take into account?

    <p>The quality and quantity of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who considers mobility, pain/discomfort, self-care, anxiety/depression, and usual activities in the assessment of health states?

    <p>Algorithms like EQ-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are different health states compared in terms of value according to the text?

    <p>By comparing them to perfect health (1) and death (0)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor contributing to the increased likelihood of sedentary behavior among adolescents with mobility limitations?

    <p>Low physical fitness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may hinder physical activity for adolescents with mobility limitations at the non-individual level?

    <p>Class size too large to adapt to student needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to obesity among children with disabilities?

    <p>Joint pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'Meaning of Life' and 'Quality of Life'?

    <p>'Meaning of Life' pertains to what gives life meaning, whereas 'Quality of Life' refers to appraisal and satisfaction with life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to the quality of life index mentioned in the text?

    <p>Employment rate and gender differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do overprotective parents impact the physical activity of adolescents with disabilities?

    <p>They limit safe exploration in unsafe neighborhoods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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