PHC 4101 Final Exam (100% Verified Answers)

Which of the following statements is NOT true about deaths caused by the leading actual causes: A.They account for half of all deaths B.They are genetic C.They are preventable D.Many cause premature deaths correct answers B.They are genetic Which of the following statements is TRUE about the "war on drugs?" A.The fact that drugs are illegal keeps drugs cheap and drug dealers out of the picture. B.The fact that drugs are illegal keeps the level of police corruption lower. C.The fact that drugs are illegal discourages addicts from committing crimes. D.The fact that drugs are illegal discourages most people from using them. correct answers D.The fact that drugs are illegal discourages most people from using them. Which of the following educational efforts by the government has been shown to significantly reduce the prevalence of the targeted behavior: A.Surgeon general's 1964 report on smoking and health B."Just say no" antidrug advertising C.Abstinence only sex education in schools D.Labeling of prepared foods correct answers A.Surgeon general's 1964 report on smoking and health Which of the following regulations by the government have not been shown to significantly reduce the prevalence of the targeted behavior: A.Laws against smoking in indoor public places B.Laws requiring seat belt use C.Laws against drunk driving D.Laws requiring premarital screening for venereal diseases correct answers D.Laws requiring premarital screening for venereal diseases Which of the following leading actual causes of death has resulted in significantly fewer deaths over the past century: A.Microbial agents B.Poor diet and inactivity C.Misuse of alcohol D.Tobacco correct answers A.Microbial agents Which of the following statements is true of education as a way of changing people's behavior? A.The Food and Drug Administration's practice of requiring labels stating the fat content of prepared foods has had no effect on the fat content of people's diets. B.The Food and Drug Administration's practice of requiring labels stating the fat content of prepared foods has not reduced the prevalence of obesity in the United States. C.Sex education in schools is not effective in reducing rates of adolescent pregnancy. D.The 1964 surgeon general's report on smoking and health had no effect on people's smoking behavior correct answers B.The Food and Drug Administration's practice of requiring labels