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1
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Normal Blood pressure

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120/80

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Major risk factors of CVD

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tobacco use, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity,diabetes, heredity, aging, gender,ethnicity, inflammation

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cardiovascular disease

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the collective term for various diseases of the heart and blood vessels

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4
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dietary rec. to improve heart health

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folic acid, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12, calcium, vitamin D. soy protein, healthy carbohydrates, reduce calorie intake

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5
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angiogram

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a picture of the arterial system taken after injecting a dye that is opaque to x-rays

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ECG

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electrocardiography

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Stroke

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imbedded blood supply to some part of the brain resulting in the destruction of brain cells; also called a cerebravascular accident (CVA)

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breast cancer risk factors

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genetics, early onset of menstruation, late onset of menopause, having no children or having a first child after age 30, current use of hormone replacement therapy, obesity, and alcohol use.

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dietary factors impacting cancer risk

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dietary fat and meat, alcohol, fried foods, fiber, fruits and vegetables,

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what is lymphoma?

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a tumor origination from lymphatic tissue

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What is carcinoma?

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cancer that originates in epithelial tissue (skin,glands,and lining of internal organs)

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What is sarcoma?

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cancer arising from bone, cartilage ,or striated muscle

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13
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most dangerous type of skin cancer

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melanoma

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14
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What is neoplasm?

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it is a tumor

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15
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What is a tumor?

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a mass of tissue that serves no physiological purpose

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What is cancer?

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is the abnormal,uncontrolled multiplication of cells

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17
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What is carcinogen?

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viruses and sun UV rays, synthetic substances that show up occasionally in the general environment

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18
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largest component of household trash?

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paper products

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Air quality index (what does it measure and what is the range?)

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it measures carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide,particular matter, and ground-level ozone. The range is from 0 to 500.

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greenhouse gas

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a gas( such as carbon dioxide) or vapor that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere,resulting in a warming of the earth (the greenhouse effect)

21
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health threat association with PCBs

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cancer and damage to the central nervous systems

22
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leading cause of weather related deaths

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people not being prepared

23
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UV rating considered hazardous for skin protection

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all is considered hazardous

24
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strategies to reduce air pollution

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cut back on driving, keep car well maintained, replace incandescent bulbs with light-emitting diode, make sure your home is well insulated, plant and care for plants or trees, buy energy efficient appliances

25
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measures to prevent, or delay or lessen effects of aging

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challenge your mind, eat healthy, don’t drink to much, dont take advantage of medications, don’t smoke, schedule physical examinations, reduce stress.

26
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social changes of aging

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retirement and free time

27
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what is presbyopia?

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gradual decline in the ability to focus on objects close to them

28
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What is glaucoma?

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an increase in pressure in the eye due to fluid build up that can result in loss of side vision and, if left untreated, blindness

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what is arthritis?

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inflammation and swelling of a joint or joints, causing pain and swelling.

30
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physical activity impact on aging

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hearing loss, vision, arthritis

31
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clinical death

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the medical term defining when there is no longer blood flow in the body (the heart has stopped beating) and breathing has ceased; sufficient to determine death in most cases

32
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ways to make end of life medical decisions

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physician-assisted suicide, spouse makes the decision, complete an advance directive,

33
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main concern of osteoporosis

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the loss of bone density

34
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What is dementia?

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deterioration of mental functioning (including memory, concentration, and judgement) resulting from a brain disorder;often accompanied by emotional disturbances and personality changes

35
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what is alzheimers?

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loss of memory

36
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social security

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a government program that provides financial assistance to people who are unemployed, disabled, or retired(and over a certain age); financed through taxes on business and workers

37
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what % of motor vehicle accidents occur within 25 miles of home?

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75 percent

38
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examples of repetitive strain injuries

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typing or writing for long periods of time, golfers elbow, tennis elbow, blackberry thumb.

39
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gender risk of violence

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men are more likely to be violent then women and go to more extreme levels

40
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most common fatal home injury

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falling

41
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proper lifting techniques

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avoid bending at the waist, bend at the knees and hips, place feet securely about shoulder-width apart; grip the object firmly, lift gradually with straight arms,keep the object close to the body, if you have to turn turn your whole body, put the object down gently, reversing the steps for lifting

42
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heimlich maneuver

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a maneuver developed by Henry J. Heimlich, M.D., to help force an obstruction from the airway

43
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tips for staying safe on campus

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don’t travel alone at night, be familiar with well-lit and frequently traveled routes, park in well-lit areas, always have your keys ready, lock doors and windows of your dorm, don’t prop open doors for non-residents, keep valuables locked up, be alert when using an ATM, stay alert

44
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automated external defibrator

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monitor the hearts rhythm

45
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examples of hate crimes, collective violence

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KKK, neo-nazi groups

46
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chernobyl heart

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heart that was affected by radiation

47
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implementations OSU has in place to help protect students

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Reverse 911
Public address system
Response training
Behavioral consultation team

48
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What is environmental health?

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the collective interactions of humans with the environment and the short-term and long-term health consequences of those interactions

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