Contemporary Health Issues
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Course Introduction
Contemporary Health Issues explores the major health challenges and topics facing individuals and societies today. The course examines a range of current health concerns, such as chronic illnesses, infectious diseases, mental health, substance use, environmental health, and the impact of globalization on public health. Students analyze the social, economic, and political factors influencing health outcomes, evaluate health policy responses, and consider preventative and educational strategies. Through case studies and critical discussion, the course fosters an understanding of how contemporary health issues affect diverse populations and encourages informed decision-making for personal and community well-being.
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Core Concepts in Health 1st Canadian Edition by Roth
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) A comparison survey of North American smokers and non-smokers found that
A)smokers report more energy.
B)smokers report fewer days of troubled sleep.
C)non-smokers report fewer days of sadness.
D)non-smokers report eating more.
Answer: C
Q2) Carla realized and corrected her mistake.What can Carla do to ensure that she will continue to have enough time to have fun with her friends without compromising any area of wellness?
A)Establish set times and days to be with her friends.
B)Eliminate some of her participation in campus activities.
C)Be flexible with her time and acknowledge that obstacles may occasionally disrupt her plans.
D)Tell her friends that they have to participate in some of the campus activities with her so that they can have more time together.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Psychological Health
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Q1) Roger's symptoms are signs of A)panic disorder.
B)depression.
C)personality disorder.
D)ineffective use of defense mechanisms. Answer: B
Q2) Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that make events seem better than they are.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q3) An optimist is one who expects failure and accepts it as deserved.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q4) Agoraphobia may be caused by multiple panic attacks.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Stress: the Constant Challenge
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Q1) The somatic nervous system is largely under conscious control.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) All of the following are TRUE regarding the brain and stress,EXCEPT
A)the accumulation of stress effects across the life span can contribute to brain aging.
B)high levels of chronic stress can cause brain cells to shrink.
C)moderate stress enhances your ability to retain information.
D)being a little nervous before an exam will lower your performance.
Answer: D
Q3) Endorphins are body-produced chemicals that relieve pain in case of injury.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Research supports the regular use of marijuana as an effective stress management technique.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Weight Management
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Q1) What additional consideration would help Alan manage his weight? He should A)quit his part-time job.
B)increase calories from protein.
C)reduce portion sizes.
D)reduce calories from complex carbohydrates.
Q2) People who display android obesity generally have the following shape:
A)apple
B)banana
C)pear
D)melon
Q3) A health problem associated with bulimia is A)dry skin.
B)muscle wasting.
C)fine body hair.
D)tooth decay.
Q4) Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following,EXCEPT
A)increasing muscle mass.
B)increasing resting metabolic rate.
C)building strength during exercise.
D)burning calories during the exercise itself.
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Chapter 5: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Select one of the following food-related issues,and take a position-pro or con.Describe your point of view and your reasoning;give at least three arguments to support your position.
Wider use of genetically-modified foods
Greater regulation of dietary supplements
Wider use of food irradiation
Q2) Recommended daily fat intake is 20-35 percent of total daily calories.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A nutrient claim of "high source of fibre" means which of the following?
A)2 grams or more
B)4 grams or more
C)10 grams or more
D)20 grams or more
Q4) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vitamins?
A)Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts.
B)Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system.
C)Vitamins provide direct energy to the body.
D)Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements.
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Chapter 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) Weight training with free weights represents which one of the following types of exercise?
A)aerobic
B)ballistic
C)isotonic
D)isometric
Q2) Direct health costs due to physical inactivity are approximately ___________ each year in Canada.
A)$0.5 billion
B)$1.0 billion
C)$1.5 billion
D)$2.0 billion
Q3) Which of the following is NOT an example of a lifestyle physical activity session?
A)walking to and from work,15 minutes each way
B)yard work for 30 minutes
C)stretching exercises,3 days per week
D)playing basketball for 20 minutes
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Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) Which one of the following factors is not associated with elevated levels of homocysteine?
A)being female
B)low intake of vitamin B-12
C)low intake of vitamin B-6
D)low intake of folic acid
Q2) It is estimated that patients can reduce their risk for heart attack by 2 percent for every _____ percent they reduce their total cholesterol.
A)1
B)2
C)4
D)8
Q3) Hypertension probably contributes to atherosclerosis by A)dilating arteries.
B)influencing cholesterol levels.
C)causing injury to the artery walls.
D)affecting sodium balance in the body.
Q4) Choose one of the CVD risk factors under study that is described in your text,and briefly explain the mechanism by which it increases CVD risk.
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Chapter 8: Cancer
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Q1) Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.
Q2) Explain the difference between a benign tumour and a malignant tumour;include a description of metastasis in your answer.Finally,provide an example of one of the four classes of malignant tumours-list the type of cells that gives rise to it and where on the body it may cause cancer.
Q3) A mammogram is used to test for which type of cancer?
A)colon
B)breast
C)prostate
D)rectal
Q4) Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called A)carcinomas.
B)sarcomas.
C)lymphomas.
D)leukemias.
Q5) List the seven major warning signs of cancer.
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Chapter 9: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Vaccines made from pathogens that have been killed in the laboratory,yet retain their ability to stimulate the production of antibodies,are used to provide protection against A)measles.
B)mumps.
C)influenza.
D)rubella.
Q2) Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with hepatitis is called A)hemorrhage.
B)toxic shock.
C)jaundice.
D)impetigo.
Q3) Rocky Mountain spotted fever and typhus are caused by rickettsias. A)True
B)False
Q4) Colds are almost always transmitted by A)airborne respiratory droplets.
B)hand-to-hand contact.
C)coughing.
D)sharing food or drink.
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Chapter 10: Healthy Relationships and Communication
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Q1) The give-and-take between friends and the feeling that both share joys and burdens more or less equally over time is called:
A)respect.
B)companionship.
C)mutuality.
D)reciprocity.
Q2) Argue for or against same sex-marriages using only fact (do not give opinions).
Q3) Jealousy is an indicator of love.
A)True
B)False
Q4) One difference between heterosexual and homosexual couples is that same-sex partnerships tend to
A)be more equal.
B)be more organized around gender role.
C)have one partner provide for the other financially.
D)place more emphasis on role assignment and less on partnership.
Q5) Couples who successfully weather the stresses of a new baby seem to have three characteristics in common.Name and describe them.
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Chapter 11: Healthy Sexuality
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Q1) The external female sex organs are called
A)vagina
B)uterus
C)vulva
D)gonads
Q2) Hormones are produced by
A)the testes.
B)the ovaries.
C)the adrenal glands.
D)all of the above.
Q3) The average age of menarche in Canada is around
A)10.5 years of age.
B)12.5 years of age.
C)14.5 years of age.
D)too variable to pinpoint.
Q4) A reason for earlier onset of menarche is probably due to A)a poor diet.
B)being underweight.
C)poverty.
D)estrogen-like chemical exposure.
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Chapter 12: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Q1) Which of the following occurs during the first trimester?
A)The heart begins to beat.
B)A layer of fat accumulates beneath the skin.
C)Fetal movement can be felt.
D)Hair grows on the fetus.
Q2) A young woman has a history of herpes.She has an active lesion during labour.Which of the following interventions will reduce the risk of herpes infection in the baby?
A)delivery by cesarean section
B)treatment with acyclovir during labour
C)application of antibiotic ointment to the baby's eyes after delivery
D)treatment of the lesion with an antiviral topical ointment
Q3) An incision made to widen the vaginal opening to facilitate birth and prevent uncontrolled tearing during delivery is called:
A)preeclampia
B)Caesarian section
C)episiotomy
D)Apgar procedure
Q4) Explain the benefits of breastfeeding a newborn and how it reduces the likely of illnesses.
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Chapter 13: Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
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Q1) Approximately how many people worldwide are killed from Hepatitis B each year?
A)50,000
B)275,000
C)600,000
D)950,000
Q2) The lowest risk sexual activity for HIV transmission is:
A)sex with only one uninfected and totally faithful partner.
B)hand-genital contact and deep kissing.
C)abstinence.
D)sharing of sex toys.
Q3) A common sexually transmitted infection caused by an organism is A)HPV infection.
B)pubic lice.
C)trichomoniasis.
D)scabies.
Q4) Approximately how many people worldwide acquire an STI each day?
A)50,000
B)250,000
C)500,000
D)1 million
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Chapter 14: Drug Use and Addiction
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Q1) The typical primary effects of central nervous system depressants include all of the following,EXCEPT
A)sedation.
B)euphoria.
C)drowsiness.
D)reduced coordination.
Q2) Narcotics is another term for
A)opioids.
B)psychedelics.
C)stimulants.
D)deliriants.
Q3) Drug addiction is defined by three important characteristics: compulsive desire,need to increase,and harmful effects to the individual.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?
A)being male
B)not graduating from high school
C)having a high-risk personality
D)being an independent thinker
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Chapter 15: Alcohol Use and Alcoholism
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Q1) Which of the following statements about alcohol-related pancreatitis is TRUE?
A)Like cirrhosis,alcoholic pancreatitis typically occurs after years of heavy drinking.
B)Alcoholic pancreatitis generally occurs in binge drinkers.
C)Jaundice is an early sign of pancreatitis.
D)Pancreatitis is an acute illness and does not develop into a chronic condition.
Q2) The most significant reason that women have higher BACs than men do after ingesting the same amount of alcohol is that women have
A)lower blood volume.
B)higher percentage of body fat.
C)lower average weight.
D)less drinking experience.
Q3) Joe has confided to his friend Hal that he is concerned about his alcohol consumption.Define alcohol abuse and alcoholism,and list at least five warning signs of alcohol abuse and two key signs of alcoholism that Hal could share with Joe to help him determine the extent of his problems with alcohol.
Q4) Explain some techniques that can be used to keep someone from driving while under the influence of alcohol.
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Chapter 16: Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT one of the five R's of motivation to quit smoking?
A)relevance
B)risks
C)repetition
D)residual
Q2) The use of "light" or low-tar cigarettes reduces the risk of smoking-related illness.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is an effect of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?
A)lung cancer
B)sinus infections
C)allergies
D)All of these choices are effects of ETS.
Q4) Evidence suggests that the tobacco industry effectively advertises its products to adolescents.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe at least four hazardous substances found in tobacco smoke,and explain how they affect the body.
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Chapter 17: Aging: a Vital Process
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Q1) Hearing loss is an uncommon physical change in older adults.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is an early indicator of dementia?
A)failure to grasp a situation
B)forgetting conversations
C)forgetting events of the day
D)forgetting how to perform simple tasks
Q3) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Gayle?
A)Gayle's diverse interests will help her enjoy her leisure time when she retires.
B)Gayle's exercise habits and hobbies can help prevent arthritis.
C)Gayle began saving for retirement early enough to support herself.
D)Gayle will need to take special care over her finances for retirement.
Q4) Causes of reversible dementia include all of the following,EXCEPT
A)depression.
B)vitamin B-12 deficiency.
C)Alzheimer's disease.
D)alcoholism.
Q5) What influences have shaped your views about aging?
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Chapter 18: Dying and Death
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Q1) During this phase of coping with dying,the terminally ill patient attempts to live with the disease.
A)acute B)chronic
C)terminal D)recovery
Q2) The practice of withholding treatment that could potentially sustain life is termed active euthanasia.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The process of removing blood and other fluids and replacing them with chemicals to temporarily retard deterioration of a corpse is termed A)entombing. B)encoating.
C)embalming.
D)mummification.
Q4) Clinical death and cellular death are defined using the same criteria.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine
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Q1) Traditional Chinese medicine is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT:
A)abstract concepts.
B)sophisticated set of techniques and methods.
C)individualized diagnosis,treatment,and prevention.
D)identical disease approaches.
Q2) A majority of botanically-based therapies are sold as dietary supplements.
A)True
B)False
Q3) During any six month period what percentage of Canadians use at least one OTC?
A)40
B)55
C)66
D)75
Q4) Chinese herbal remedies include all of the following,EXCEPT:
A)plant products.
B)vitamins.
C)minerals.
D)animal products.
Q5) Describe three of the potential safety issues relating to herbal remedies.For each issue you list,provide specific examples.
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Chapter 20: Personal Safety
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Q1) To determine a safe following distance in a car,you should follow the two-second rule.
A)True
B)False
Q2) All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting,EXCEPT
A)lift with your arms straight.
B)bend at the waist.
C)keep the lifted object close to the body.
D)set the object down gently.
Q3) All of the following are helpful strategies for preventing motor vehicle injuries,EXCEPT:
A)keep your car in good working order.
B)always allow enough following distance.
C)always wear a seat belt for trips outside the neighbourhood.
D)obey the speed limit.
Q4) Speeding is the hallmark of aggressive drivers.
A)True B)False
Q5) List at least ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.
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Chapter 21: Environmental Health
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Q1) The United Nation's Convention on Biological Diversity states that the population's demand for resources already exceeds Earth's capacity by ___________ percent.
A)10
B)20
C)30
D)40
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE regarding Canadian water systems?
A)No Canadians have died from contaminated water in the last 10 years.
B)Hazardous chemicals from manufacturing do not infiltrate water systems in Canada.
C)In most areas of Canada,water systems supply adequate,dependable,and safe water.
D)Water shortages are not a concern in the Canada.
Q3) A naturally occurring metal found in some foods and consumer products that has been linked to brain,kidney,and gastrointestinal tract damage is A)mercury.
B)silver.
C)aluminum.
D)iron.
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