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Lifestyle Risk Factors and Longevity
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Lifestyle Risk Factors and Longevity
Lifestyle Risk Factors and Longevity
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1
Question
What factor is listed as causing the most deaths in the US in 2019, among tobacco, blood pressure, and dietary risks?
Answer
Dietary risks
2
Question
How many deaths are attributed to tobacco as a risk factor in 2019?
Answer
500K+
3
Question
What is the fifth leading death risk factor in 2019 according to the chapter?
Answer
High BMI
4
Question
Which risk factor is listed as 200K+ deaths and related to cholesterol?
Answer
High LDL / Bad cholesterol
5
Question
Name two risk factors that each account for about 200K+ deaths in 2019.
Answer
Kidney dysfunction and High LDL
6
Question
Which risk factor has a focus note emphasizing mainstream focus and is of 50K+ deaths?
Answer
Air Pollution
7
Question
According to the chapter, which two factors dominate the top three leading causes of death in 2023?
Answer
Heart & Blood Vessels and Cancer
8
Question
What is the approximate death toll for Heart & Blood Vessels in 2023?
Answer
800K+
9
Question
What is stated as the #1 preventable cause of cancer deaths according to the 2023 data?
Answer
Lifestyle and diet
10
Question
Which disease is associated with COPD and asthma in 2023 leading causes of death?
Answer
Chronic Lung Disease
11
Question
Which condition is linked to lifestyle factors and is a leading cause of death with ~100K+ deaths in 2023?
Answer
Alzheimer’s Disease
12
Question
What is the 9th leading cause of death in 2023 and its estimated toll?
Answer
COVID-19, 40K+
13
Question
What percentage of COVID-19 deaths were with comorbidities according to the chapter?
Answer
94%
14
Question
What is the 10th leading cause of death in 2023 and its estimated toll?
Answer
Suicide, 40K+
15
Question
Which lifestyle factor is reiterated as influencing longevity and is part of Belloc and Breslow’s seven health factors?
Answer
Sleeping 7-8 hours
16
Question
List three of Belloc and Breslow’s seven health factors for longevity.
Answer
Sleeping 7-8 hours; No eating between meals; Eating breakfast regularly
17
Question
What is the effect of practicing more health habits on aging according to the chart?
Answer
The more habits, the younger you’ll be
18
Question
What diet-related practice is associated with weight loss and improved hemoglobin in the breakfast discussion?
Answer
Eating breakfast regularly
19
Question
How does breakfast frequency relate to heart attack risk according to the chapter?
Answer
Skipping breakfast increases clotting risk; eating breakfast reduces it
20
Question
Which two diseases are emphasized under chronic liver disease as major causes?
Answer
Alcohol-related cirrhosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
21
Question
What is a major drink-induced liver condition mentioned in the chapter?
Answer
Cirrhosis
22
Question
Which factor is described as contributing to both obesity and high blood pressure via diet?
Answer
Dietary excesses
23
Question
What are the two forms of chronic lung disease listed in the chapter?
Answer
COPD and Asthma
24
Question
Which non-dietary factor is listed as causing deaths and is 50K+?
Answer
Air Pollution
25
Question
What is the relationship between breakfast and academic performance according to the section?
Answer
Breakfast improves performance
26
Question
What is the approximate obesity trend among youth from 1980 to 2012 in the chapter?
Answer
Increase from 7% to 17% (ages 6-11) and 5% to 21% (ages 12-19)
27
Question
What is the claimed effect of regular breakfast on BMI in adolescents?
Answer
Lower BMI with more breakfasts
28
Question
Which habits are listed in the text as part of health routines to influence longevity (3-7 items shown)??
Answer
Eating breakfast, maintaining proper weight, exercising, moderate/no alcohol, no smoking
29
Question
What is the reported percentage of death within 9 years for women with 0-3 health habits?
Answer
12.3%
30
Question
What is the reported percentage of death within 9 years for men with 0-3 health habits?
Answer
20%