chapter 4: preventative & health promoting behaviour

Question 1

poisoning and falls are the most common causes of death/disability among children of what age?

Answer 1

under 5

Question 2

by how much did youth head injury rates decrease in provinces with seatbelt and helmet legislation?

Answer 2

25%

Question 3

what is the mortality rate of cancer in canada?

Answer 3

1 in 4

Question 4

what is the most common cancer in canadian women?

Answer 4

breast cancer

Question 5

by how much have breast cancer rates dropped since the introduction of screening programs in 1986?

Answer 5

25%

Question 6

how often should women aged 50-69 get screened for breast cancer?

Answer 6

every 2 years

Question 7

in what stage of change are people more likely to engage in cancer screenings?

Answer 7

maintenance

Question 8

what is the most common cancer among men and what is the rate in canada?

Answer 8

prostate cancer, 1 in 8

Question 9

what is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in canada?

Answer 9

prostate cancer

Question 10

what are the two tests for prostate cancer screening?

Answer 10

digital rectal exam, blood test

Question 11

what is the main issue with prostate cancer screening methods?

Answer 11

prone to false positives and false negatives

Question 12

what is the fourth most common cancer?

Answer 12

colorectal cancer

Question 13

what is the second highest cause of cancer-related deaths?

Answer 13

colorectal cancer

Question 14

which type of cancer has prevalence growing in indigenous communities?

Answer 14

colorectal cancer

Question 15

what are the screening options for colorectal cancer?

Answer 15

colonoscopy, blood test

Question 16

about how many new cases are there of skin cancer per year in canada?

Answer 16

7200

Question 17

which common type of cancer is highly preventable?

Answer 17

skin cancer

Question 18

what is the recommended amount of exercise per week in canada?

Answer 18

150 min/week

Question 19

how many canadians actually achieve the recommended amount of exercise?

Answer 19

15%

Question 20

what hormones are associated with fullness cues and decreasing the appetite?

Answer 20

leptin, insulin

Question 21

what hormone is associated with hunger cues and increasing the appetite?

Answer 21

ghrelin

Question 22

what part of the brain is responsible for fullness cues?

Answer 22

hypothalamus

Question 23

how much body fat is recommended for women?

Answer 23

20-27%

Question 24

how much body fat is recommended for men?

Answer 24

15-22%

Question 25

how many canadians are obese?

Answer 25

1 in 5

Question 26

what are the alternate health measures to bmi?

Answer 26

waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio

Question 27

what type of brain waves are present in the first stage of sleep?

Answer 27

theta waves

Question 28

what type of brain waves are present in the second stage of sleep?

Answer 28

sleep spindles/k-complex waves

Question 29

what type of brain waves are present in the third/fourth stages of sleep?

Answer 29

delta waves

Question 30

what type of brain waves are present during REM sleep?

Answer 30

beta waves

Question 31

during what stage of sleep is growth hormone released?

Answer 31

deep sleep

Question 32

what stage of sleep is important for building memories and solving problems?

Answer 32

REM sleep

Question 33

what stage of sleep is important for restoring energy?

Answer 33

deep sleep

Question 34

how much of our lives do we typically spend asleep?

Answer 34

1/3

Question 35

how many canadians struggle with going to sleep or staying asleep?

Answer 35

1 in 7