Disease Prevention

Which chronic disease/condition was the leading cause of death in 2015?

Risk factors for chronic diseases can be addressed at two levels. Which is the first?

One year after quitting smoking, excess risk for heart disease is reduced by?

Getting at least _____ minutes per week in physical activity can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes for high risk Americans

How often should you schedule visits and screenings with your provider to help reduce mortality from certain kinds of cancer?

True or False: An adult with healthy blood pressure and healthy blood cholesterol levels has a greatly reduced risk for cardiovascular disease.

True or False: Excessive alcohol use is considered a common risk factor for chronic disease.

True or False: Excessive physical activity is considered a common risk factor for chronic disease.

Are many chronic diseases are avoidable by making changes in personal behavior?

Which behavior listed below causes much of the illness, suffering, and early death related to chronic diseases and condition?