Red Wine and Your Heart

What were the negative effects of smoking first reported?

Smoking cigarettes was related to lung cancer.

What is the number one risk factor for lung cancer?

Smoking.

What are some health effects of smoking?

Shortness of breath, asthma, higher blood pressure, greater risk of respiratory tract infections, sleep disturbance.

What is the estimated percentage of all deaths worldwide that are attributed to smoking?

15% Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide?

Smoking Signup and view all the answers

How much shorter is the life expectancy for smokers compared to nonsmokers?

At least 10 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated total annual cost of smoking in Australia?

$136.9 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective measure for reducing tobacco use?

Significantly increasing tobacco excise taxes and prices Signup and view all the answers

What is New Zealand's 'tobacco-free generation' policy?

Banning all sales of tobacco to anyone born after 2008 Signup and view all the answers

What are the concerns about vaping?

The chemicals found in e-juices and the vapors they generate Signup and view all the answers

What health effects are linked to vaping?

Chronic respiratory disease, acute lung disease and lung injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the global strategy published by the WHO in 2010?

The purpose is to reduce the harmful use of alcohol and improve health and social outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Signup and view all the answers

What does the global strategy aim to provide?

The global strategy aims to provide guidance for action at all levels, set priority areas for global action, and recommend policy options and measures to be considered for implementation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the data on Indigenous Australians exceeding the lifetime alcohol risk guidelines?

The source of the data is the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey 2018-19. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between light-to-moderate alcohol intake and blood pressure?

There is an inverse relationship between light-to-moderate alcohol intake and blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating standard drinks?

Volume of beverage (litres) X the percentage of alcohol volume X 0.789 Signup and view all the answers

How many standard drinks are in one stubbie (375ml) of heavy beer with 5% alcohol?

0.375 X 5 X 0.789 = 1.5 standard drinks Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of Australians aged 18+ exceeded the Australian Adult Alcohol Guideline according to ABS health survey data from 2020/21?

25.8% Signup and view all the answers

What are the two cancer types that had the greatest numbers of cases attributable to alcohol consumption in Australian adults in 2010?

Colon and female breast cancers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the J-shaped relationship between alcohol consumption and depression?

The J-shaped relationship refers to the association between alcohol consumption and depression, where non-drinkers and hazardous drinkers have a higher risk of depression compared to moderate drinkers, with the lowest risk observed in those who drink 2-3 times per week. Signup and view all the answers

What is the global ranking of alcohol use as a risk factor for deaths in 2016?

Alcohol use was the seventh leading risk factor for both deaths and DALYs (Disability Adjusted Life Years) in 2016. Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits of cutting down on alcohol consumption?

Reduced risk of physical and mental health problems, weight loss and more energy, financial benefits, and better relationships. Signup and view all the answers

Why do health psychologists care about the specifics of smoking rates?

Health psychologists care about the specifics of smoking rates because it can help identify the populations that face the biggest challenges and problems related to smoking. This information can guide interventions and efforts to reduce smoking prevalence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the smoking rate among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

The smoking rate among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is 37%. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of smoking on the burden of disease among Indigenous Australians?

Smoking is the risk factor most responsible for the gap in disease burden between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians. It is estimated to be responsible for 23% of the health gap. Signup and view all the answers

What are the MPOWER measures introduced by WHO for tobacco control?

The MPOWER measures introduced by WHO for tobacco control include: 1) Monitoring tobacco use, 2) Protecting people from tobacco smoke, 3) Quitting tobacco, 4) Warning about the dangers of tobacco. Signup and view all the answers