HLTH 1004 Chapter One

Excellent technical performance has become a standard, at the cost of the personal, human touch.

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Which of the following has increased the prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases?

• aging population

• increased access to preventative care

• more prevalent tobacco use

• more physicians available to treat patients

The introduction of ___________ in the 1990s reduced the death rate from HIV by 80%.​ ​ (a)  

• antiretroviral therapy
• vaccines
• antibiotic therapy
• surgery
• personal protective equipment
• improved handwashing techniques

Development of vaccines was the most important factor in the decline of mortality in the 20th century.

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This is a virulent and antibiotic-resistant bacterial strain.

• Ebola

• MRSA

• HIV

• AIDS

• Bird Flu

The ​ (a)   is responsible for coordinating the team of healthcare workers at the city and state level across the US during an epidemic.

• CDC
• WHO
• NIH
• MRSA
• FDA
• DOE
• DOD
• ACA
• ADA

Bird Flu, Ebola, and COVID-19 are examples of a _________ disease, which is a disease that can be transmitted to humans by an infected animal.

Treatment of _____ in _______ patients account for TWO-THIRDS of the total healthcare costs in the United States.

• 1/3; elderly

• 2/3; adolescent

• 1/3; pediatric

• 2/3; elderly

• 3/4; young adult

Improvements in essential hygiene were the most important factor in the decline of mortality in the 20th century.

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These diseases ​are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.​ (Select all that apply)

• Cancer

• Cognitive Decline

• Diabetes

• Arthritis

• Heart Disease