BPK 140 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Osteoporosis, Passive Smoking, Asthma
16 Dec 2012
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According to canadian guidelines for low-risk drinking, weekly alcohol intake should not exceed 9 standard drinks for males and 14 for females. The canadian addiction survey reported that almost 80% of canadians aged 15 and over report have consumed alcohol. Binge drinking is the leading cause of preventable death among undergraduates and is the most serious threat to their intellectual, physical, and psychological development. Lung cancer is the leading cause of deaths for smokers. Heart attack is leading cause, with poor prognosis for recovery from heart attack. The framework convention on tobacco control (fctc)(2003) is the first global public health treaty. It was signed by canada and other countries committed to protect present and future generations from the health and economic consequences of tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke. This framework is intended to help reduce the impact of smoking on public health. Compared to previous statistics smoking prevalence seems to be declining in the canadian population.
