PDHPE - Core 1 - CQ2

Which of the following refers to poor blood supply from the heart to the limbs?

• Angina

• Coronary heart disease

• Cerebrovascular disease

• Peripheral vascular disease

Which risk factor contributes to the leading cause of cancer death in males in Australia?

• High-fat diet

• Tobacco smoking

• Physical inactivity

• High blood pressure

Which of the following identifies the health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when compared to non-Indigenous Australians?

• Lower life expectancy, higher mortality rate from diabetes, higher incidence of lung cancer

• Lower life expectancy, lower morbidity rate from diabetes, higher incidence of breast cancer

• Higher infant mortality rate, lower mortality rate from diabetes, higher incidence of lung cancer

• Higher infant mortality rate, higher morbidity rate from diabetes, lower rate of hospitalisation due to injury

Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for breast cancer?

• Age

• Obesity

• High-fat diet

• Physical inactivity

Which of the following identifies the two types of cardiovascular disease with the highest rates of mortality in Australia?

• Stroke and angina

• Stroke and coronary heart disease

• Peripheral vascular disease and angina

• Peripheral vascular disease and coronary heart disease

Based on statistics, Australia has a very high incidence of cancer when compared to most developed countries. To what is this mainly due?

• Poor dietary habits

• Higher rates of smoking

• Successful screening programs

• Increased spending on sun protection

What is cerebrovascular disease?

• A bacterial infection affecting heart valves

• A problem with the circulation of blood to the lungs

• A problem where the heart begins to function less effectively in its role of pumping blood

• A condition where the arteries supplying oxygen to the brain become impaired in their function

Which group is most at risk of developing breast cancer?

• Women who take the contraceptive pill and exercise regularly

• Women over the age of 50 with high levels of circulating oestrogen

• Women who have given birth to multiple children and breastfed them

• Women with early onset menopause and using hormone replacement therapies

Which of the following is an example of a socioeconomic determinant that influences the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

• Racism from peers and the community

• Remoteness of some of their communities

• Lower completion rate of Year 12 education

• Lack of access to appropriate health services

Which of the following best describes 'atherosclerosis'?

• Dilation of the arterial walls

• Increased elasticity of blood vessels

• Damage to the blood vessels in the hands and feet

• A build-up of plaque on the interior walls of arteries