10 Questions
What is the leading cause of death in the U.S. according to the text?
Heart disease
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what defines obesity?
Excessive fat accumulation impairing health
Which stage of epidemiologic transition features a rise in chronic and degenerative afflictions associated with aging, genetics, and lifestyles?
Age of Degenerative and Man-Made Diseases
How does HIV/AIDS transmit according to the text?
Through sexual intercourse
What was theorized to be the cause of the AIDS outbreak according to investigators?
Virus transmitted by sexual contact or dirty needles
What lifestyle practices are mentioned as beneficial for reducing heart disease risk?
Exercising regularly
What is a primary risk factor for obesity according to the text?
Genetics
How did deaths due to heart disease change for women and men since the mid-1960s?
Decreased for both women and men
What was the initial appearance of AIDS symptoms among young homosexual men in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco?
Unusual array of ailments
What influences the risk of obesity according to the text?
Socioeconomic status, racial/ethnic cultural practices, and lifestyles
Explore the complexity of contemporary epidemiological problems related to heart disease, a leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about the challenges posed by chronic and degenerative ills, human-made environments, and emerging infectious diseases.
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