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rosent76 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Cigarette smoking has been declining since 1964; however, it is currently declining at a slower rate. Which of the following are linked to smoking? Select all that apply.

1. Smoking is strongly linked to the development of lower respiratory diseases.
2. Lower respiratory diseases are a leading cause of death in women and men.
3. Eliminating smoking would significantly delay the onset of heart disease.
4. New lower tar cigarettes have significantly reduced the risk of smoking.

Question 2

The strategic framework provided by the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion includes five elements. The highest priority for health promotion action is:

1. Creating supportive environments
2. Developing personal skills
3. Building healthy public policy
4. Reorienting health services

samiel-sayed · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Smoking is linked to the development of lower respiratory diseases, which are the leading cause of death in women and men. Eliminating smoking would significantly delay the onset of heart disease.

Answer to Question 2

3
Building healthy public policy is future oriented and deals with both local health problems and global health.