BPK 143 Chapter Notes -Cushioning, Blind Experiment

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amethystworm242

13 Oct 2011

School

Simon Fraser University

Department

Biomedical Physio & Kines

Course

BPK 143

Professor

Tony Leyland

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Infections disease is communicable between individuals, and is caused by bacteria or virus. Chronic diseases develop over a long amount of time and are caused by a variety of factors. Since medicine has advanced so well, infectious diseases are on a decline, and chronic diseases are more prevalent today: physical activity can reduce the risk of an individual developing many diseases. Name four such diseases: heart disease, cancer. Stroke: diabetes, describe the important steps in developing a fitness plan. Select activities: assess fitt, develop measuring tools, make a commitment. Include a physically active lifestyle: describe four factors you should be aware of regarding the fit of a pair of running shoes. Shoe type (for tennis or running in general?) including width. Specific: measurable, acceptable (will it help you?, reasonable (are you able to do this?, timely (deadlines) See the section planning to change your activity level in the study.

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Please, help me answer the following questions on Chronic Diseases and Risks. No guess work, thank you!

QUESTION 1 Chronic diseases generally have several underlying characteristics, including a. A long latency period between exposure to risk and disease outcomes b. Low degree of preventability c. High curve rate d. None of the above

QUESTION 2 Which of the following risk factors collectively explain a significant proportion (not incidence) of most chronic diseases? a. Tobacco, alcohol, diet

b. Tobacco, alcohol, diet, physical activity c. Alcohol, physical activity d. Tobacco, diet, physical activity

QUESTION 3 Adherence to treatment is influenced by several interacting dimensions including a. Social and economic factors b. Healthcare system factors c. Condition-related factors

d. Therapy-related factors e. Patient related factors f. All of the above

QUESTION 4 _________ is the leading cause of cancer in both developed and developing countries worldwide a. Radiation exposure b. Tobacco use c. Pesticide exposure d. Air pollution QUESTION 5 This week's YouTube video on treating non-communicable diseases in Rwanda showed how a community health worker helps to treat heart disease, diabetes and _______ a. Cancer b. Asthma c. Hepatitis d. HIV/AIDS

QUESTION 6 Which of these are myths of chronic disease control a. Benefits of chronic disease control accrue not only to the individual but also to the population b. Economic growth improves all health conditions c. Chronic diseases are associated with low SES/poverty d. Chronic disease only occurs in the elderly e. a and c f. b and d

QUESTION 7 ___________ remains the leading cause of death among both men and women in low- and middle-income countries a. Cancer b. Cardiovascular disease c. Diabetes d. Obesity e. Respiratory disease

QUESTION 8 Chronic disease in adults accounts for approximately 60% of all deaths worldwide. True False

QUESTION 9 The WHO's Innovative Care for Chronic Conditions Framework includes a positive policy environment True False

QUESTION 10 It is estimated that the overall number of cancer cases will rise by 50% in the next 20 years. True False

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Why are primary prevention measures more complex for chronic diseases such as heart disease or cancer than infectious acute conditions like cholera or Lyme disease?

In the 20th century, decades of progress in reducing mortality due to acute infectious diseases was reversed due to A. Decreased public health funding B. HIV/AIDS pandemic C. Increased focus on chronic diseases D. None of the above

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BPK 143 Chapter Notes -Cushioning, Blind Experiment

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