The current population is at 7 billion and is projected to reach 9.3 billion by 2050.

The field of environmental health grew out of the efforts to control ______________________.

__________________ is a measure of local air quality and what it means for health.

Global cooling is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions.

Which of the following types of energy is not a renewable energy source?

________________ is a renewable fuel produced from fermenting plant sugars such as corn, sugarcane, and other starchy agriculture products.

To protect the water supply, all of the following steps should be followed EXCEPT ______.

The biggest single component of household trash by weight is paper.

The fastest growing portion of our solid waste is ___________.

You should see a physician for symptoms you would describe as: severe, unusual, persistent, or _____________.

Massage is an example of a non-drug, self-treatment option.

Conventional medicine focuses primarily on which of the following causes?

_______________________ medications are medicines the FDA has determined are safe for use without a physician's prescription.

Chiropractic care is an example of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Which of the following practices takes into account the whole person --- body, mind, and spirit -- when assessing, treating, and preventing illnesses and maintaining health?

_____________________ is the first step in the diagnostic process.

An optometrist focuses on the teeth and mouth.

Tai chi has been shown to be beneficial for which of the following diseases?

The two primary treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine are herbal remedies and acupuncture.

The two types of injuries are:

Work injuries are one of the four classes of unintentional injuries.

The greatest number of disabling injuries occur ________________.

__________________ is the leading cause of home fire injuries.

The most common type of poisoning by gases is smoke inhalation.

____________________ is the unlawful use of force or violence against people or property to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian population in furtherance of political or social objectives.

__________________ is the use of physical force by a person or people to inflict injury or death on another.

Most homicides are committed with a firearm, occur during an argument, and are among people who do not know each other.

____________ is the use of force to have sex with someone against that person's will.

The average age for joining a gang is 14.

Financial planning for retirement should begin later on in life.

____________________________ is the ability to develop a solution when confronted with a new problem.

Many characteristics associated with aging are due to ___________________.

Learning a new language is a good way to stimulate the brain and challenge your mind.

________ is an increase in pressure in the eye due to fluid buildup that can result in loss of side vision.

Older adults have special dietary guidelines that include which of the following suggestions?

_________________ is the most common type of arthritis.

Life expectancy for the total population is 78.5 years.

Which of the following legal documents specifically enables individuals to provide instructions about the kind of medical care they wish to receive (or not receive) if they becom incapacitated or otherwise unable to participate in treatment decisions?

Spiritual is not one of the four primary dimensions in coping with dying.

Who decides how a person's property is distributed if that person dies intestate (without a will)?

Which of the following is a primary component of smog?

One of the best treatment options for carpal-tunnel syndrome is acupuncture.

What is one of the main reasons that a person would emotionally abuse another person?

What is the name for the doctor who specializes in diseases and disabilities of older people?

How loud do sounds have to be in order to cause hearing loss by prolonged exposure?

Which is the type of medical practice that uses a "whole body" approach to treatment?

Students are much safer at school than away from it.

The person (a lawyer or similar) who makes out a will for someone is referred to as a __________________.

One drawback to the purchase and use of hybrid vehicles is that hybrid cars ____________________________.