Question 1

whats the man to the appropriate description.
-Barack Obama

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-Barack...

Question 2

Which of the following is the nation's most significant public health issue?

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Cigarette smoking is considered the nation's most significant public health issue because it is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. Smoking contributes to a vast number of health problems, including various types of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory diseases, affecting millions of Americans each year.

Question 3

What component of tobacco smoke provides the flavor in cigarette smoke and is also a major source of its carcinogenicity?

Accepted Answer

Tars in tobacco smoke are responsible for both the flavor and a significant portion of its carcinogenic properties. They are complex chemical compounds that result from the burning process of tobacco.

Question 4

Which agency imposes requirements that cigarette packages contain warning labels?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing the requirement that cigarette packages in the United States contain warning labels. This is part of its broader mandate to protect consumers and promote competition, including regulations on advertising and marketing practices.

Question 5

Damage to cilia and irritation of respiratory tract lining by components of smoke increase susceptibility to infectious diseases.

Accepted Answer

Smoke contains harmful chemicals that can damage the cilia (tiny hair-like structures in the respiratory tract that help clear out mucus and dirt) and irritate the lining of the respiratory tract, making it easier for infections to take hold.

Question 6

Widespread tobacco-based illnesses only arose in the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

Widespread tobacco-based illnesses became a significant public health issue in the 20th century due to the mass production and consumption of cigarettes, which led to a dramatic increase in lung cancer and other tobacco-related diseases.

Question 7

By 1960, about one-third of American women smoked tobacco.

Accepted Answer

By 1960, smoking had become increasingly popular among American women, with about one-third of them smoking tobacco, reflecting the successful targeting of women by tobacco advertising campaigns during the mid-20th century.

Question 8

Noticeable increases in lung cancer deaths began to be noticed in the 1930s.

Accepted Answer

The noticeable increases in lung cancer deaths began to be observed in the 1930s, correlating with the rise in cigarette smoking in the preceding decades.

Question 9

Congress, until recently, provided subsidies to tobacco growers and has been very reluctant to pass legislation opposed by the industry.

Accepted Answer

Historically, the U.S. Congress provided subsidies to tobacco growers and has often been hesitant to pass legislation that would negatively impact the tobacco industry, reflecting the industry's once-strong influence in American politics.

Question 10

A 1991 study found that 91 percent of 6-year-olds recognized Joe Camel, the same percentage that recognized the Mickey Mouse logo of the Disney Channel.

Accepted Answer

The study indeed found that 91% of 6-year-olds could correctly identify Joe Camel, which was the same percentage that could identify the Mickey Mouse logo of the Disney Channel, highlighting the effectiveness of Joe Camel as a marketing tool for Camel cigarettes among children.

Question 11

_______________________ provided the first solid evidence that smoking caused cancer and heart disease and has continued to yield information on the health effects of this very human habit.

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Question 12

Over the past four decades, new awareness of the harm cause by ________________________ has led to some of the most effective actions against smoking.

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Question 13

In 1989, California increased the tax on cigarettes by ________________________ cents.

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Question 14

After 1994, it was only legal to smoke in Californian bars, ________________________, and casinos.

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Question 15

Whats the appropriate year of the event?
-Camel, followed by other brands, began mass marketing campaigns

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-Camel,...

Question 16

Whats the appropriate year of the event?
-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began systematic surveys of the population

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-Centers...

Question 17

Whats the appropriate year of the event?
-Surgeon General issued a report that focused entirely on women Health Consequences of Smoking for Women addressed "the fallacy of women's immunity."

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-Surgeon...

Question 18

Whats the appropriate year of the event?
-Federal Communications Commission issues a mandate that radio and television advertisement for cigarettes be balanced by public service announcements about their harmful effects

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-Federal...

Question 19

Whats the appropriate year of the events?
-Environmental Protection Agency issued a report that declared environment tobacco smoke to be a carcinogen causing 3000 lung cancer deaths a year

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-Environmental...

Question 20

Whats the appropriate year of the events?
-Connecticut was the first state to enact restriction on smoking in restaurants

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-Connecticut...

Quiz 15: Public Health Enemy Number One

whats the man to the appropriate description. -Barack Obama

Which of the following is the nation's most significant public health issue?

What component of tobacco smoke provides the flavor in cigarette smoke and is also a major source of its carcinogenicity?

Which agency imposes requirements that cigarette packages contain warning labels?

Damage to cilia and irritation of respiratory tract lining by components of smoke increase susceptibility to infectious diseases.

Widespread tobacco-based illnesses only arose in the 20th century.

By 1960, about one-third of American women smoked tobacco.

Noticeable increases in lung cancer deaths began to be noticed in the 1930s.

Congress, until recently, provided subsidies to tobacco growers and has been very reluctant to pass legislation opposed by the industry.

A 1991 study found that 91 percent of 6-year-olds recognized Joe Camel, the same percentage that recognized the Mickey Mouse logo of the Disney Channel.

_______________________ provided the first solid evidence that smoking caused cancer and heart disease and has continued to yield information on the health effects of this very human habit.

Over the past four decades, new awareness of the harm cause by ________________________ has led to some of the most effective actions against smoking.

In 1989, California increased the tax on cigarettes by ________________________ cents.

After 1994, it was only legal to smoke in Californian bars, ________________________, and casinos.

Whats the appropriate year of the event? -Camel, followed by other brands, began mass marketing campaigns

Whats the appropriate year of the event? -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began systematic surveys of the population

Whats the appropriate year of the event? -Surgeon General issued a report that focused entirely on women Health Consequences of Smoking for Women addressed "the fallacy of women's immunity."

Whats the appropriate year of the event? -Federal Communications Commission issues a mandate that radio and television advertisement for cigarettes be balanced by public service announcements about their harmful effects

Whats the appropriate year of the events? -Environmental Protection Agency issued a report that declared environment tobacco smoke to be a carcinogen causing 3000 lung cancer deaths a year

Whats the appropriate year of the events? -Connecticut was the first state to enact restriction on smoking in restaurants