APPH 1040 Exam #1 2026 Questions and
Answers
Wellness - Correct answer-a state of complete physical, mental and social well-
being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Physical Wellness - Correct answer-body size and functioning
Emotional Wellness - Correct answer-ability to express emotions and maintain a
level of self confidence
Intellectual Wellness - Correct answer-ability to think clearly and make responsible
decisions
Spiritual Wellness - Correct answer-having a sense of meaning and purpose in
one's life
Social Wellness - Correct answer-having a broad social network and successful
interaction with others
Environmental Wellness - Correct answer-appreciation of one's external
environment
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,Disease - Correct answer-disruption of homeostasis
malaise - Correct answer-a feeling of depression, uneasiness, or queasiness, tired
Public Health Achievements - Correct answer-Vaccinations
Fluoridation of water
Control of diseases
Safer and healthier foods
Safer workplaces
Motor vehicle safety
Reduction of tobacco
Maternal and infant care
Family planning
Reduction of stroke deaths and cardiovascular deaths
First 4 leading causes of death - Correct answer-Heart Disease
Cancer
Accidents (unintentional injuries)
Chronic lower respiratory
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, Behaviors that contribute to wellness - Correct answer-Be physically active
Healthy diet
Healthy body weight
Manage stress well- limit organ wear and tear and extend life
Avoid drugs and limit alcohol
Protect yourself from disease and injury
2018 Life Expectancy Average - Correct answer-78.7 years
2018 Male Life Expectancy - Correct answer-76.1 years
2018 Female Life Expectancy - Correct answer-81.1 years
Relative risk - Correct answer-Measure of comparative risk of a health-related
event such as disease or death between two groups. It is the chance that a person
receiving an exposure will develop a condition compared to the chance that a non-
exposed person will develop the same condition. Ex. Smoking, not eating well,
obesity, not eating fruits and vegetables.
Public Health - Correct answer-Science and art of preventing disease, prolonging
life and promoting wellness through organized community efforts to sanitize the
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Answers
Wellness - Correct answer-a state of complete physical, mental and social well-
being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Physical Wellness - Correct answer-body size and functioning
Emotional Wellness - Correct answer-ability to express emotions and maintain a
level of self confidence
Intellectual Wellness - Correct answer-ability to think clearly and make responsible
decisions
Spiritual Wellness - Correct answer-having a sense of meaning and purpose in
one's life
Social Wellness - Correct answer-having a broad social network and successful
interaction with others
Environmental Wellness - Correct answer-appreciation of one's external
environment
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,Disease - Correct answer-disruption of homeostasis
malaise - Correct answer-a feeling of depression, uneasiness, or queasiness, tired
Public Health Achievements - Correct answer-Vaccinations
Fluoridation of water
Control of diseases
Safer and healthier foods
Safer workplaces
Motor vehicle safety
Reduction of tobacco
Maternal and infant care
Family planning
Reduction of stroke deaths and cardiovascular deaths
First 4 leading causes of death - Correct answer-Heart Disease
Cancer
Accidents (unintentional injuries)
Chronic lower respiratory
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, Behaviors that contribute to wellness - Correct answer-Be physically active
Healthy diet
Healthy body weight
Manage stress well- limit organ wear and tear and extend life
Avoid drugs and limit alcohol
Protect yourself from disease and injury
2018 Life Expectancy Average - Correct answer-78.7 years
2018 Male Life Expectancy - Correct answer-76.1 years
2018 Female Life Expectancy - Correct answer-81.1 years
Relative risk - Correct answer-Measure of comparative risk of a health-related
event such as disease or death between two groups. It is the chance that a person
receiving an exposure will develop a condition compared to the chance that a non-
exposed person will develop the same condition. Ex. Smoking, not eating well,
obesity, not eating fruits and vegetables.
Public Health - Correct answer-Science and art of preventing disease, prolonging
life and promoting wellness through organized community efforts to sanitize the
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