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Jipu 123

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Which health problem causes more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than any other in the United States?
 
  a. Tobacco addiction
  b. Alcohol abuse
  c. Substance abuse
  d. Caffeine addiction

Question 2

A nurse is using Healthy People 2020 as a guide to develop community programming for mental health. Which of the following objectives for mental health would be found in this document? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Reduce suicide rates
  b. Increase employment of persons with se-vere mental illness
  c. Increase the proportion of children treated for mental health problems
  d. Decrease the number of juvenile facilities that screen new admissions for mental health problems
  e. Reduce rates of violent acts against women


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Substance abuse is the number one national health problem, causing more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than any other health condition. Tobacco addiction, caffeine addiction, and alcohol abuse are part of substance abuse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C
Reducing suicide attempts and increasing the proportion of children with mental health problems who receive treatment are two objectives for mental health targeted by Healthy People 2020.


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