C01, P01 - K - Overview of PT Industry

Question 1

Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death.

Answer 1

Asthma, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease account for 70 of deaths or 75 cents of every healthcare dollar ($1.75 trillion annually).

Question 2

Cardiovascular disease and cancer are responsible for…

Answer 2

57% of all deaths.

Question 3

Desirable BMI for adults is…

Answer 3

Between 18.5 and 24.9

Question 4

What percentage of Americans are overweight?

Answer 4

66%

Question 5

What percentage of overweight Americans are obese?

Answer 5

34% (72 million)

Question 6

HDL vs LDL

Answer 6

HDL is good, LDL is bad

Question 7

A healthy cholesterol level is…

Answer 7

Below 200 mg/dL

Question 8

A borderline cholesterol level is…

Answer 8

Between 200-240 mg/dL

Question 9

A high-risk cholesterol level is…

Answer 9

Above 240 mg/dL

Question 10

What percentage of adults have 200 mg/dL+ cholesterol levels?

Answer 10

50%

Question 11

Type 1 Diabetes is…

Answer 11

When blood glucose cannot enter cells because the pancreas is unable to produce insulin.

Question 12

Type 2 Diabetes is…

Answer 12

When blood glucose cannot enter cells because the cells have become insulin resistant (90-95% of all cases).

Question 13

What percentage of Type 2 patients are overweight?

Answer 13

80%

Question 14

What percentage of the adult population suffers from musculoskeletal degeneration?

Answer 14

80%, with lower back pain as the primary cause.

Question 15

What percentage of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are caused by non-contact injuries?

Answer 15

70% of the 80-100,000 occurrences.