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The Complexity of Modern Ills: Heart Disease

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What is the leading cause of death in the U.S. according to the text?

Infectious diseases

Heart disease (correct)

AIDS

Obesity

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what defines obesity?

Lack of physical activity

Excessive fat accumulation impairing health (correct)

High cholesterol levels

High blood pressure

Which stage of epidemiologic transition features a rise in chronic and degenerative afflictions associated with aging, genetics, and lifestyles?

Age of Pandemics

Age of Receding Epidemics

Age of Degenerative and Man-Made Diseases (correct)

Age of Pestilence and Famine

How does HIV/AIDS transmit according to the text?

Through sexual intercourse Signup and view all the answers

What was theorized to be the cause of the AIDS outbreak according to investigators?

Virus transmitted by sexual contact or dirty needles Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle practices are mentioned as beneficial for reducing heart disease risk?

Exercising regularly Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary risk factor for obesity according to the text?

Genetics Signup and view all the answers

How did deaths due to heart disease change for women and men since the mid-1960s?

Decreased for both women and men Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial appearance of AIDS symptoms among young homosexual men in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco?

Unusual array of ailments Signup and view all the answers

What influences the risk of obesity according to the text?

Socioeconomic status, racial/ethnic cultural practices, and lifestyles Signup and view all the answers