Quality of Life and Longevity

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What are some basic things one should do for a healthy lifestyle?

Eat fast food daily

Practice critical thinking skills as a health consumer (correct)

Avoid physical activity

Smoke cigarettes regularly

Which factor plays just one role in determining disease risk and overall health status?

Social and economic factors

Genes and family history (correct)

Access to health care

Environmental factors

What can help in maintaining a healthy weight?

Eating fast food daily

Limiting alcohol consumption (correct)

Practicing critical thinking skills as a health consumer

Avoiding physical activity

Which activity is beneficial for ensuring a healthy lifestyle?

Engaging in fun activities Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided for a healthy lifestyle?

Avoiding risky behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior choice can negatively impact wellness?

Eating fast food daily Signup and view all the answers

How is health measured according to the text?

By the rates of specific diseases and injuries Signup and view all the answers

Why have life expectancies increased dramatically?

Due to improved vaccination programs Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor contributing to women living longer than men in the developed world?

Lower rates of risky behaviors in women Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about life expectancy is correct based on the text?

It is the average years people born in a given year are expected to live Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to men generally having a shorter lifespan than women?

Risky behaviors more common in men Signup and view all the answers

Do individuals have to be in perfect health to live longer according to the text?

No, even individuals with health issues can live longer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the National Healthy People Initiative?

Improving the overall quality of life of Americans Signup and view all the answers

What are the main causes of death in the United States?

Noncommunicable diseases linked to lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

How does the quality of life among Americans compare to other countries?

Quality of life in the U.S. is similar to other developed nations, with a focus on noncommunicable diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having high-quality longer lives as per the National Healthy People Initiative?

High-quality longer lives improve the overall quality of life and promote healthy development Signup and view all the answers

What are the main factors affecting life expectancy in the United States?

Lifestyle choices and noncommunicable diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of improving the quality of life in the United States?

To have more healthy years with a higher quality of life Signup and view all the answers