Reducing Excess Mortality

Question 1

define excess mortality

Answer 1

the number of deaths during a certain time is higher than what we would normally expect based on previous data

Question 2

give an example of excess mortality

Answer 2

COVID-19

Question 3

what are historically the two ways of measuring obesity

Answer 3

BMI or waist circumference

Question 4

why should older adults have a slightly higher BMI

Answer 4

it creates a protective effect

Question 5

what can BMI sometimes hide

Answer 5

the true levels of bodyfat, especially fat stored around the organs- etopic fat

Question 6

why are processed foods bad for our health

Answer 6

they contain higher levels of sodium (salt)

Question 7

can engaging in sufficient physical activity reduce the negative effects of excess bodyweight

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

how many grams of fruit and veg should you eat per day

Answer 8

400g

Question 9

name 2 environmental factors that can cause ill-health

Answer 9

pollution, heat waves

Question 10

mimimum unit pricing was associated with what percentage reduction in alcohol deaths

Answer 10

13.4%

Question 11

mimimum unit pricing was associated with what percentage reduction in alcohol deaths

Answer 11

13.4%

Question 12

banning the sale of tobacco to the younger generation could prevent how many lung cancer deaths by 2095

Answer 12

1.2million

Question 13

banning the sale of tobacco to the younger generation could prevent how many lung cancer deaths by 2095

Answer 13

1.2million