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Give examples of specific new recommendations that have been added to the national health agenda for Healthy People 2020.

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Trichomoniasis is the most common vaginal infection in women ages 15 to 44.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Examples of specific new recommendations that have been added to the national health agenda for 2020 include:
1) Nutrition and weight status: prevent inappropriate weight gain in youths and adults
2) Tobacco use: increase smoking-cessation success by adult smokers
3) Sexually transmitted infections: increase the proportion of adolescents who abstain from sexual intercourse or use condoms if sexually active
4) Substance abuse: reduce misuse of prescription drugs
5) Heart disease and stroke: increase overall cardiovascular health in the U.S. population
6) Injury and violence prevention: reduce sports and recreation injuries

Answer to Question 2

FALSE





 

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