Chapter 15

Question 1

Health stories that people pay most attention to

Answer 1

Public health issues among all health related stories.

Also public Health policy stories

Stories about specific diseases

Tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, food

Question 2

CSULB 2013 referendum

Answer 2

In 2013, CSULB’s student body voted on a referendum to make the campus a smoke free environment.

Student voter turnout was at a record high and the referendum was approved by about 64% of voters.

Question 3

Disney films showing unhealthy behavior

Answer 3

Three out of four Disney animated classics are not alcohol and tobacco free

Question 4

Sexual activity on television

Answer 4

Has become increasingly abundant and explicit in recent years.

Few references are made to safe sex practices or commitments

The number of references and portrayals of homosexuality on television has increased considerably in recent years

Exposure to sexual activity on television results in adolescents having sex earlier on in life.