Question 1

Studies on the attitudes toward smoking in Denmark compared to in the United States indicate that _______ may play an important role in how individuals understand their perceived risk from smoking.​

Accepted Answer

The attitudes toward smoking in Denmark and the United States can differ significantly due to the acceptability and cultural prevalence of smoking in each country. Therefore, the influences of both options A and B are important in understanding how individuals perceive the risk of smoking. Option C (overall mortality rates) may also be a factor, but it is not mentioned explicitly in the question.

Question 2

Bettye is a 40-year old X-ray technician who smokes about two packs of cigarettes a day, drinks about two alcoholic beverages a day, and eats a diet low in saturated fats. Her number one risk for cancer death is her​

Accepted Answer

Smoking is the number one risk factor for cancer death, and Bettye smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. While her other behaviors (drinking and diet) may impact her health, smoking is the primary risk factor in this scenario.

Question 3

According to survey research, most people _______ the genetic risk factors for cancer.​

Accepted Answer

Most people tend to overestimate the genetic risk factors for cancer, often attributing more influence to genetics than environmental or lifestyle factors, which can also play significant roles in cancer risk.

Question 4

The number one preventable cause of death in the United States is/are​

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, causing more than 480,000 deaths each year. While high cholesterol, accidents, and AIDS are all significant health concerns, they do not rank as the number one preventable cause of death.

Question 5

Being members of ethnic minorities has _______ effect on Americans' _______ of cancer compared to their _______ of cancer.​

Accepted Answer

Ethnic minorities in the U.S. often face disparities in healthcare access and quality, leading to a more significant impact on their survival rates after a cancer diagnosis compared to the incidence of cancer itself.

Question 6

​A high-fat diet that contributes to high cholesterol levels appears to be a high risk factor for _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​A high-fat diet that contributes to high...

Question 7

​Women with a mutated form of the BRCA 1 gene are as many as ______ as likely to develop _______ cancer as someone who has the non-mutated form of the gene.

Accepted Answer

Women with a mutated form of the BRCA 1 gene are as much as seven times as likely to develop breast cancer as someone who has the non-mutated form of the gene. None of the other answer choices reflect the correct likelihood or cancer type associated with a BRCA 1 mutation.

Question 8

Asian Americans have _______ mortality rates from cancer in general than European Americans, but _______ mortality rates for stomach and liver cancers specifically than European Americans.​

Accepted Answer

Asian Americans have lower mortality rates from cancer in general compared to European Americans, but they have much higher mortality rates for stomach and liver cancers specifically. This is due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that affect these populations differently.

Question 9

_______ factors have a greater influence on cancer development than _______ factors.

Accepted Answer

Environmental and behavioral factors, such as smoking, diet, and exposure to carcinogens, have been shown to have a greater influence on cancer development than genetic factors alone. While genetics can play a role in predisposing certain individuals to certain types of cancer, lifestyle choices and environmental exposure are significant contributors to the overall risk of developing cancer.

Question 10

​Cigarette smokers are _______ times more likely to die of lung cancer than those who have never smoked.

Accepted Answer

According to the American Cancer Society, cigarette smokers are 24.9 times more likely to die of lung cancer than those who have never smoked.

Question 11

Inherited genetic mutations are most likely to lead to which kinds of cancers?​

Accepted Answer

Inherited genetic mutations are mostly associated with cancers of the reproductive and digestive systems. Therefore, the best choice is D- cancers of both (a) and (c).

Question 12

When researchers (Du, Meyer, & Franzini, 2007) controlled for socioeconomic factors, what did they find about cancer in ethnic minorities compared to in European Americans?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of When researchers (Du, Meyer, & Franzini, 2007)...

Question 13

Taylor is a 28-year-old stockbroker with a 6-year-old son. She smokes about 30 cigarettes a day and consumes about 5 to 10 alcoholic drinks during a week. Because her mother died of cancer of the esophagus at age 64, Taylor is trying to reduce her risk of cancer. Her best course of action would be to​

Accepted Answer

Quitting smoking is the most effective action Taylor can take to reduce her risk of cancer, particularly since she already smokes 30 cigarettes a day. While reducing alcohol consumption can also have health benefits, quitting smoking is the top priority. Changing jobs or having another child would not necessarily have a significant impact on her cancer risk.

Question 14

Alberta is African American, and her friend Eleanor is European American. Statistically, Eleanor is ____ likely to develop breast cancer than Alberta and ____ likely to die of it.​

Accepted Answer

European American women are statistically more likely to develop breast cancer than African American women, but African American women are more likely to die from it, indicating disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and possibly access to healthcare.

Question 15

_______ is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 years and ______ is the second leading cause of death for that age group.​

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 years, followed by cancer as the second leading cause of death. Therefore, option C is correct. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct order of leading causes of death among children aged 1-14 years.

Question 16

African Americans have lower survival rates for most cancers compared to other ethnic groups. These ethnic discrepancies are most likely due to​

Accepted Answer

Social factors, such as lower access to healthcare and higher poverty rates, have been shown to contribute to lower cancer survival rates in African Americans. While genetic factors and biological factors may play a role, there is currently more evidence supporting the impact of social determinants of health on cancer outcomes in this population. Racial discrimination may also contribute to these disparities, but it is likely mediated by social factors as well.

Question 17

How many American cancer deaths does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attribute to smoking?​

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attributes one third of American cancer deaths to smoking.

Question 18

Ethnic minorities in America develop many cancers at _______ rates compared to European Americans, and they typically have cancer diagnosed _______.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ethnic minorities in America develop many cancers...

Question 19

​Some types of infections and chronic inflammation raise cancer risks. What is believed about these?

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Some types of infections and chronic inflammation...

Question 20

Although the leading cause of lung cancer deaths continues to be smoking, _________ is another important behavioral risk for all other cancers in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Diet is considered an important behavioral risk factor for various types of cancers in the United States, aside from smoking.

Quiz 10: Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Studies on the attitudes toward smoking in Denmark compared to in the United States indicate that _______ may play an important role in how individuals understand their perceived risk from smoking.

Bettye is a 40-year old X-ray technician who smokes about two packs of cigarettes a day, drinks about two alcoholic beverages a day, and eats a diet low in saturated fats. Her number one risk for cancer death is her

According to survey research, most people _______ the genetic risk factors for cancer.

The number one preventable cause of death in the United States is/are

Being members of ethnic minorities has ___ effect on Americans' _ of cancer compared to their _____ of cancer.

A high-fat diet that contributes to high cholesterol levels appears to be a high risk factor for _______.

Women with a mutated form of the BRCA 1 gene are as many as as likely to develop _ cancer as someone who has the non-mutated form of the gene.

Asian Americans have _ mortality rates from cancer in general than European Americans, but _ mortality rates for stomach and liver cancers specifically than European Americans.

_ factors have a greater influence on cancer development than _ factors.

Cigarette smokers are _______ times more likely to die of lung cancer than those who have never smoked.

Inherited genetic mutations are most likely to lead to which kinds of cancers?

When researchers (Du, Meyer, & Franzini, 2007) controlled for socioeconomic factors, what did they find about cancer in ethnic minorities compared to in European Americans?

Alberta is African American, and her friend Eleanor is European American. Statistically, Eleanor is likely to develop breast cancer than Alberta and likely to die of it.

_ is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 years and is the second leading cause of death for that age group.

African Americans have lower survival rates for most cancers compared to other ethnic groups. These ethnic discrepancies are most likely due to

How many American cancer deaths does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attribute to smoking?

Ethnic minorities in America develop many cancers at _ rates compared to European Americans, and they typically have cancer diagnosed _.

Some types of infections and chronic inflammation raise cancer risks. What is believed about these?

Although the leading cause of lung cancer deaths continues to be smoking, _________ is another important behavioral risk for all other cancers in the United States.

Quiz 10: Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Studies on the attitudes toward smoking in Denmark compared to in the United States indicate that _______ may play an important role in how individuals understand their perceived risk from smoking.​

Bettye is a 40-year old X-ray technician who smokes about two packs of cigarettes a day, drinks about two alcoholic beverages a day, and eats a diet low in saturated fats. Her number one risk for cancer death is her​

According to survey research, most people _______ the genetic risk factors for cancer.​

The number one preventable cause of death in the United States is/are​

Being members of ethnic minorities has _______ effect on Americans' _______ of cancer compared to their _______ of cancer.​

​A high-fat diet that contributes to high cholesterol levels appears to be a high risk factor for _______.

​Women with a mutated form of the BRCA 1 gene are as many as ______ as likely to develop _______ cancer as someone who has the non-mutated form of the gene.

Asian Americans have _______ mortality rates from cancer in general than European Americans, but _______ mortality rates for stomach and liver cancers specifically than European Americans.​

_______ factors have a greater influence on cancer development than _______ factors.

​Cigarette smokers are _______ times more likely to die of lung cancer than those who have never smoked.

Inherited genetic mutations are most likely to lead to which kinds of cancers?​

When researchers (Du, Meyer, & Franzini, 2007) controlled for socioeconomic factors, what did they find about cancer in ethnic minorities compared to in European Americans?​

Alberta is African American, and her friend Eleanor is European American. Statistically, Eleanor is ____ likely to develop breast cancer than Alberta and ____ likely to die of it.​

_______ is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 years and ______ is the second leading cause of death for that age group.​

African Americans have lower survival rates for most cancers compared to other ethnic groups. These ethnic discrepancies are most likely due to​

How many American cancer deaths does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attribute to smoking?​

Ethnic minorities in America develop many cancers at _______ rates compared to European Americans, and they typically have cancer diagnosed _______.​

​Some types of infections and chronic inflammation raise cancer risks. What is believed about these?

Although the leading cause of lung cancer deaths continues to be smoking, _________ is another important behavioral risk for all other cancers in the United States.

Studies on the attitudes toward smoking in Denmark compared to in the United States indicate that _______ may play an important role in how individuals understand their perceived risk from smoking.

Bettye is a 40-year old X-ray technician who smokes about two packs of cigarettes a day, drinks about two alcoholic beverages a day, and eats a diet low in saturated fats. Her number one risk for cancer death is her

According to survey research, most people _______ the genetic risk factors for cancer.

The number one preventable cause of death in the United States is/are

Being members of ethnic minorities has ___ effect on Americans' _ of cancer compared to their _____ of cancer.

A high-fat diet that contributes to high cholesterol levels appears to be a high risk factor for _______.

Women with a mutated form of the BRCA 1 gene are as many as as likely to develop _ cancer as someone who has the non-mutated form of the gene.

Asian Americans have _ mortality rates from cancer in general than European Americans, but _ mortality rates for stomach and liver cancers specifically than European Americans.

_ factors have a greater influence on cancer development than _ factors.

Cigarette smokers are _______ times more likely to die of lung cancer than those who have never smoked.

Inherited genetic mutations are most likely to lead to which kinds of cancers?

When researchers (Du, Meyer, & Franzini, 2007) controlled for socioeconomic factors, what did they find about cancer in ethnic minorities compared to in European Americans?

Alberta is African American, and her friend Eleanor is European American. Statistically, Eleanor is likely to develop breast cancer than Alberta and likely to die of it.

_ is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 years and is the second leading cause of death for that age group.

African Americans have lower survival rates for most cancers compared to other ethnic groups. These ethnic discrepancies are most likely due to

How many American cancer deaths does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services attribute to smoking?

Ethnic minorities in America develop many cancers at _ rates compared to European Americans, and they typically have cancer diagnosed _.

Some types of infections and chronic inflammation raise cancer risks. What is believed about these?