Weekly Health Quiz: Alcohol Use and Health

According to the CDC ("Alcohol Use and Health" 2013)

"There are approximately ________ attributable to excessive alcohol use each year in the United States.1 This makes excessive alcohol use the 3r d leading lifestyle-related cause of death for the nation.2 Excessive alcohol use is responsible for 2.5 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) annually, or an average of about 30 years of potential life lost for each death.1"
" . . .  if you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation, which is defined as no more than _____ per day for women and no more than _____ per day for men.5 However, there are some persons who should not drink any alcohol, including those who are . . . ""Driving, planning to drive, or participating in other activities requiring skill, coordination, and alertness." (AMONG OTHERS)

"Heavy drinking is defined as consuming . . . For women, more than 1 drink per day on average. . . For men, more than 2 drinks per day on average."


a) 11,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
b) 22,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
c) 44,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
d) 88,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm

Answer:
d) 88,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks

Prescription Drug Ads

According to an article in Pharmacy & Therapeutics (2011) on "Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising" (DTCPA)

". . . The U.S. and ________ are the only countries that allow DTCPA that includes product claims. . . . however, Canada does allow ads that mention either the product or the indication, but not both. . . . "

a) 120 other countries
b) 24 other countries
c) 12 other countries
d) New Zealand


Source:P&T 2011
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3278148/

Answer: (d) New Zealand

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Impaired Driving

According to the CDC (April 2013)

"In 2010, over 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics." "That's one percent of the __________ self-reported episodes of alcohol-impaired driving among U.S. adults each year."

"In 2010,  _______ people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for  . . .  ________ of all traffic-related deaths in the United States."

"Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths. These other drugs are often used in combination with alcohol."

a) 112 thousand ; 1,279 ; (3%)
b) 1.12 million ; 2,557 ; (7%)
c) 11.2 million ; 5,114 ; (16%)
d) 112 million ; 10,228 ; (31%)


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Impaired_Driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html
Answer: (d) 112 million ; 10,228 ; (31%)
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Food Safety & Pregnancy

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Food Safety & Pregnancy

According to the CDC (2013, "Food Safe and Pregnant: Tips for the Holidays and Beyond")

Which of the following "are some quick tips to help you make smarter food--and beverage--decisions"?

a) "Don’t share forks, cups, or food with young children. Wash your hands often when around children."
b) "Cook your meat and poultry until it’s well-done"
c) "Make sure eggs are thoroughly cooked"
d) a) "Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially when . . Touching raw meat, raw eggs or unwashed vegetables . . . Preparing food . . Before eating or drinking"
e) all of the above


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/HolidayFoodSafety/index.html

Answer:
e) all of the above

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Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

According to the CDC (2013)

"The vast majority of people living with prediabetes, though, do not even know they have it."
"79 million Americans—35% of adults aged 20 years and older—have prediabetes."

"Research shows that modest weight loss and regular physical activity can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by up to 58% in people with prediabetes."

"Modest weight loss means_____________, which is 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. Getting at least _____________ of physical activity, such as brisk walking, also is important."
a) 1% to 2% of body weight ; 30 minutes each weekb) 2% to 4% of body weight ; 60 minutes each week
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week
d) 10% to 14% of body weight ; 300 minutes each week


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/diabetesprevention/

Answer:
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week

Measles

According to the CDC, (Dec 2013)

"Today, thanks to vaccines, very few children in the United States get measles. The number of people with measles has decreased by more than 99% since a measles vaccine was licensed in 1963."

"Complications from measles _________. They occur more commonly in children younger than 5 years old and adults 20 years of age or older. For every 1,000 children who get measles, one or two will die from the disease. . . . In 2008, there were about ___________ worldwide . . . "

"Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of getting infected with measles virus when they travel internationally."

a) are almost never serious ; 16 measles deaths
b) are almost never serious ; 164 measles deathsc) can be serious ; 1,640 measles deathsd) can be serious ; 164,000 measles deaths

Answer:
d) can be serious ; 164,000 measles deaths

Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/Measles/

HPV Vaccine for Boys

According to the CDC (2013),

"CDC recommends that you get your _______ vaccinated at _________ to prevent cancers caused by HPV."
a) girls ; 9 or 10
b) boys ; 11 or 12
c) boys and girls ; 11 or 12
d) sexually active boys and girls ; 13 or 14

Source:
CDC Nov 2013
http://www.cdc.gov/features/hpvvaccineboys/
Answer: (c) boys and girls ; 11 or 12