Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Flashcards
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The CDC recommends adults engage in at least how many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week for health promotion?
Answer: 150 minutes
The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity, for health promotion in adults.
The USPSTF recommends hepatitis B vaccination for which of the following adult populations not previously vaccinated?
Answer: Adults aged 19–59 and adults ≥60 who want protection
USPSTF recommends hepatitis B vaccination for all adults aged 19–59 and for adults ≥60 who want to be vaccinated, based on 2020 guidelines.
USPSTF recommends annual low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening for which population?
Answer: Adults 50–80 with a 20 pack-year history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years
The USPSTF recommends annual LDCT for adults aged 50–80 with a 20 pack-year history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years.
Which dietary pattern has the strongest evidence for reducing cardiovascular disease risk and overall mortality?
Answer: Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet has the most robust evidence from multiple large RCTs (e.g., PREDIMED) for reducing cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.
According to American Cancer Society guidelines, at what age should women at average risk begin annual mammography screening?
Answer: 45 years
The ACS recommends that average-risk women begin annual mammography at age 45, with the option to begin at 40 if they choose.
Which preventive measure has the highest efficacy for reducing transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when used consistently?
Answer: Male latex condoms
Consistent and correct use of male latex condoms provides the highest barrier protection against STI transmission among available methods.
Social determinants of health (SDOH) as defined by Healthy People 2030 include which of the following domains?
Answer: Economic stability, education, and neighborhood environment
SDOH include five key domains: economic stability, education access, health care access, neighborhood/built environment, and social/community context.