« previous next »

Author Question: As communicable disease declined in the 1960s, which key public health issue became more prominent? ... (Read 60 times)

londonang

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jul 8, 2018
As communicable disease declined in the 1960s, which key public health issue became more prominent?
 
  A) Immunizations
  B) Workplace safety
  C) Cigarette smoking
  D) Family planning

Question 2

Select the number that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) best represents the number of years added to the life expectancy because of public health.
 
  A) 15
  B) 20
  C) 25
  D) 30


fatboyy09

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 358
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Beginning in the 1960s, as communicable diseases declined, attention turned to prevention of chronic diseases and related risk factors, such as cigarette smoking and dietary fat.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health is credited with adding 25 years to the life expectancy of people in the United States.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

Chronic marijuana use can damage the white blood cells and reduce the immune system's ability to respond to disease by as much as 40%. Without a strong immune system, the body is vulnerable to all kinds of degenerative and infectious diseases.

Minerals used in health and medicine Minerals used in health and medicine
Review of Health and Illness over the Adult Years Review of Health and Illness over the Adult Years
Disease Epidemiology and Immunizations Disease Epidemiology and Immunizations
Standard Precautions for the Care of all Patients in All Health Care Settings Standard Precautions for the Care of all Patients in All Health Care Settings
The NIOSH Pocket Guide entry for gasoline. Useful information includes health effects and chemical ... The NIOSH Pocket Guide entry for gasoline. Useful information includes health effects and chemical ...
Gingivitis causes redness and swelling of the gums and can lead to more serious gum disease Gingivitis causes redness and swelling of the gums and can lead to more serious gum disease
Video: Wound Cultures

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library