Health Promotion And Prevention of Cancer

Question 1

cancer epidemiology

Answer 1

study of distribution, factors and trends of cancer

Question 2

why will cancer rates most likely continue to increase?

Answer 2

1. increasing age of population. 2.increasing smoking. 3. unhealthy lifestyles

Question 3

what cancers have the highest death rate worldwide?

Answer 3

lung, stomach, liver

Question 4

what are the two types of epidemiology?

Answer 4

descriptive and analytic

Question 5

what information does descriptive epidemiology provide?

Answer 5

occurrence and frequency of disease in a population over time

Question 6

what information does analytical epidemiology provide?

Answer 6

tests hypothesis to try to find reasons for variations in the descriptive epidemiology

Question 7

one in every how many deaths in the u.s. is because of cancer?

Answer 7

one in every four

Question 8

which type of cancer accounts for 32% of cancer deaths in men?

Answer 8

lung cancer

Question 9

between 1992 and 2000, this cancer has had the most significant decrease in incidence

Answer 9

prostate cancer

Question 10

which race in the U.S has the highest cancer mortality rates?

Answer 10

African American

Question 11

is cancer more common in males or females?

Answer 11

males

Question 12

High socioeconomic status increases the risk for which cancers?

Answer 12

breast, prostate, colon

Question 13

the top two risk factors for lung cancer are what?

Answer 13

cigarette smoking, radon exposure

Question 14

the most common cancer type in women is what?

Answer 14

breast cancer

Question 15

true or false Nulliparody and late menopause are risk factors for breast cancer

Answer 15

true

Question 16

1/5 of men living in the US will be diagnosed with what type of cancer in their lifetime?

Answer 16

prostate cancer

Question 17

true or false a low fat diet is a risk factor for developing prostate cancer?

Answer 17

that’s a high-fat diet is a risk factor for prostate cancer

Question 18

this type of cancer is typically not diagnosed until it is in the advanced stages and therefore has a high mortality rate

Answer 18

pancreatic cancer

Question 19

smoked and processed meats can increase the risk for which type of cancer?

Answer 19

pancreatic cancer

Question 20

A low________diet is a risk factor for developing colorectal cancer

Answer 20

fiber

Question 21

identifying environmental, genetic, and biological factors that cause cancer and interfering with those processes is what type of prevention?

Answer 21

primary prevention

Question 22

removing an organ to prevent cancer formation is called __________ surgery

Answer 22

prophylactic

Question 23

risk factor (def)

Answer 23

a lifestyle, habit, or trait that, based on Research, increase the chances of developing a particular disease

Question 24

true or false intricate interaction in the body between external factors and genetic cause cancer

Answer 24

true

Question 25

1 in ________ cancers are believed to be heritable

Answer 25

10

Question 26

true or false immune function, hormonal factors, and nutritional status all affect the susceptibility of an individual to cancer

Answer 26

true

Question 27

1/2 or more of cancer incidence can be prevented by which two major Lifestyle Changes?

Answer 27

smoking cessation, dietary changes

Question 28

increased plasma levels of folate and which vitamin might reduce the risk of developing breast cancer?

Answer 28

vitamin B6

Question 29

a person previously diagnosed with colo-rectal cancer May benefit from which class of medications to reduce polyps or prevent new adenoma formation?

Answer 29

non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

Question 30

research suggests increased intake of What vitamin decreases the risk for developing colorectal cancer?

Answer 30

calcium

Question 31

increased intake of selenium is associated with a decreased risk of developing which two cancers?

Answer 31

prostate cancer, colorectal cancer

Question 32

pancreatic and gastric cancers are closely linked to high levels of which bacteria?

Answer 32

helicobacter pylori

Question 33

long term use of aspirin has been linked with increased risk of which type of cancer?

Answer 33

pancreatic cancer

Question 34

what virus has been proven as a cause of cervical cancer?

Answer 34

human papillomavirus - HPV

Question 35

the use of _______ is estimated to cost approximately one-third of all cancer deaths

Answer 35

tobacco

Question 36

true or false the consumption of alcohol increases the chances for developing esophageal, stomach, and breast cancer

Answer 36

true

Question 37

true or false being overweight does not increase one's risk for developing certain types of cancer

Answer 37

false

Question 38

true or false asbestos exposure has been shown to cause mesothelioma

Answer 38

true

Question 39

men and women who have occupations frequently exposing them to chemicals are at a high risk for developing which type of cancer?

Answer 39

bladder cancer

Question 40

men and women working in the steel industry have increased chances of developing this type of cancer

Answer 40

lung cancer

Question 41

this is the most common type of skin cancer

Answer 41

basal cell carcinoma

Question 42

which type of skin cancer will often initially present with scaly lesions?

Answer 42

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 43

skin cancers are more commonly found on areas of the body that are frequently exposed to

Answer 43

sunlight

Question 44

a major risk factor for this type of skin cancer is a history of sunburns, especially during childhood.

Answer 44

melanoma

Question 45

one who has human immunodeficiency HIV has a high risk for developing what two Cancer's?

Answer 45

Kaposi's sarcoma, B cell lymphoma

Question 46

true or false human papilloma virus HPV has only been linked to causing cervical cancer

Answer 46

that has also been identified as causing head and neck cancers

Question 47

women who take estrogen / progesterone hormone replacement therapy prior to menopause have an increased risk for developing which type of cancer?

Answer 47

breast cancer

Question 48

children who receive growth hormones are at an increased risk for developing

Answer 48

leukemia

Question 49

people who are receiving organ transplants maybe put on immunosuppressants which can in turn increase the risk for this type of cancer

Answer 49

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Question 50

what are the three most common cancers found in African American men?

Answer 50

prostate, lung, colorectal