Health Promotion, Screening & Disease Prevention

Question 1

What are the 3 leading causes of death in all ages and genders?

Answer 1

Heart disease
Cancer
Accidents/unintentional injuries

Question 2

What are the complicating factors for patients wishing to quit smoking?

Answer 2

Presence of stress and depression
Psychosocial problems
Lack of coping mechanisms
Low income
Long-term habitual behavior

Question 3

What medications can be used to facilitate smoking cessation?

Answer 3

Bupropion (Zyban)
varenicline (Chantix)
clonidine (Catapres)

Question 4

What are the 3 leading causes of death for adolescents?

Answer 4

Unintentional injuries (motor vehicle crashes)
Suicide
Homicide

Question 5

What is the average life expectancy for men in the U.S.?

Answer 5

76.2 years

Question 6

What is the average life expectancy for women in the U.S.?

Answer 6

81.2 years

Question 7

What is the most common type of cancer?

Answer 7

Skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma)

Question 8

What is the most common type of cancer in children?

Answer 8

Leukemia