Asked by Roxanna River on Sep 30, 2024
During the past 35 years, people in the United States have
A) decreased their rates of obesity and overweight.
B) decreased their rates of cardiovascular disease.
C) decreased their rates of utilizing car seat belts.
D) increased their rates of unintentional injuries.
Obesity
A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health, often measured by body mass index (BMI).
Cardiovascular Disease
A general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, often related to atherosclerosis or the build-up of plaque in the arteries.
United States
A federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions, known for its influence on global culture, economy, and politics.
- Discern the variables that contribute to health expectancy and life duration.
- Understand the effect of lifestyle adjustments on the duration of healthy living.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the variables that contribute to health expectancy and life duration.
- Understand the effect of lifestyle adjustments on the duration of healthy living.