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In the 2nd half of 19th century, what were the most critical health problems related to
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Contaminated food and water
inadequate housing sewage disposal |
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In the 20th century, what was teh most important factor in the decline in mortality
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Essential hygiene
supported by home and workplace improvements attempts to improve the environment improvement of nutrition |
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What did the improvement of nutrition led to
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An increase in the resistance to diseases
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What accounts for 2/3 of the deaths in the US
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Chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer
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What signaled the end of dominance of acute infectious disease and ascendancy of chronic illnesses
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The arrival of antibiotics
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What are 5 leading causes of death in 2007
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Heart disease
cancer stroke chronic lower respiratory disease Alzheimer's disease Mnemonic: How Can She Catch Ant? |
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What are most diseases of today associated with
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Personal lifestyle
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How do preventive health care services improve health
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Protecting against disease
lessening the impact of disease detecting disease at an early stage when it is easier to treat |
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What is the advantage of clinical developments
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Increase the longevity and improve quality of life
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What are some examples of clinical developments
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Infection control
less invasive surgical techniques advances in reproductive technology gene therapy for cancer treatment |
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What did advances in medical technology have improved
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The survival rates of trauma victims and the severely ill
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What are some health strategies for the 21st century
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Transform health care
advance scientific knowledge and innovation advance the health, safety, and well-being of the American ppl increase the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of USDHHS programs strengthen the nation's health and human services infrastructure and workforce Mnemonic: The Advance Automobile Increase Speed |
