Intro to LM

Question 1

Which statements are incorrect regarding behavioural determinants of positive outcomes?

1. 60% of all premature deaths are due to poor diet, tobacco use and inactivity.
2. Adverse childhood events increases risk of diabetes, cancer and respiratory disease.
3. Health behaviour change is reliant on patient and physician relationship, but not of the support of community
4. Health outcomes disparities are due to genetic predisposition, local environmental conditions, poorer care, different seeking behaviours, poor lifestyle choices

A. 2&4
B. 1&2
C. 1&3
D. 3&4

Answer 1

Answer C: 80% of all premature deaths are due to poor diet, tobacco use and inactivity.

Health behaviour change is reliant on patient and physician relationship and the support of community, loved ones and multidisciplinary teams.

LMBRM p 17-19

Question 2

Which statement is correct?
A. The MRFIT (Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial) study measured cholesterol, hypertension and smoking
B. The interSTROKE study found that psychological risk factors were comparable to effect of high blood pressure and abdominal obesity
C. The Chicago Heart Association Detection Program in Industry 6 lifestyle changes include: fruit and vegetables, adequate sleep, smoking cessation, stress management, reduction in diastolic blood pressure, ideal body weight
D. The Nurse Health Study found that even moderate alcohol consumption (5-30g) can increase risk of coronary heart disease.

Answer 2

Answer A

B: The interHEART study found that psychological risk factors were comparable to effect of high blood pressure and abdominal obesity
C: The Chicago Heart Association Detection Program in Industry 6 lifestyle changes include: fruit and vegetables, 50% reduction in total cholesterol, smoking cessation, >150minutes/week of moderate exercise, reduction in diastolic blood pressure, ideal body weight
D: The Nurse Health Study found that moderate alcohol consumption (5-30g) is associated with lower risk of coronary heart disease.

LMBRM p 21 - 23