Doc 1 Healthcare Issues Exam

(Dec 1-3 2024) CBS 1, How much does alcohol consumption increase by on holidays?

It doubles

CBS 1, What does alcohol do to the mitochondria?

It gets inside cells and damages the mitochondria

CBS 1, How does even one drink a day affect the body?

Blood pressure increases

CBS 1, Alcohol getting into cells and damaging the mitochondria does what?

It increases the risks of breast, colorectal, liver, stomach cancer, certain types of head and neck cancer

CBS 2, What is mycoplasma pneumonia (walking pneumonia)?

A bacteria that’s increased especially in babies.

NBC 3, What does E. coli cause?

Major gastrointestinal problems

NBC 3, What caused an E. coli outbreak?

Silvered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

NBC 4, How much of a lower risk did women have with under 3.5 minutes of vigorous movement?

A 45% lower risk of any heart problems.

NBC 4, How much are women less likely to have heart problems than those who don’t?

Women are 50% less likely to have a heart attack and nearly 70% less likely to develop heart failure.

NBC 4, How does getting 5.5 minutes of vigorous movement per day affect men?

It reduced their risk of a major heart problem by 16%

CNN 5, How does the size of a person’s belly affect the memory center and makes what appear?

The memory center of their brain shrinks and beta amyloid and tau may appear

CNN 5, What are beta amyloid plaques and tau tangles signs of?

They are early signs of possible Alzheimer’s disease.

CNN 5, What is visceral fat linked to?

It is linked to inflammation and amyloid buildup in the brains.

CNN 6, What is silk fibroin and what will it be used for?

it’s a natural protein that gives silk it’s incredible strength. It will be used to encapsulate drugs to make them take longer to dissolve

CNN 6, How does silk fibroin benefit drugs?

It will make the drug release gradually so there are appropriate amounts needed by the body.

(Dec 4-6, 2024) CBS 7, How are bikes with training wheels different from balance bikes?

Bikes with training wheels teach kids to pedal, steer, and brake, but balance bikes focus on the balance aspect from the start.

CBS 7, What is practicing on a balance bike associated with?

It’s associated with an earlier age of independent cycling.

CBS 7, How does cycling at an early age help children?

They are more likely to have a healthy weight in the subsequent school year.

CBS 8, How many pertussis infections were reported from a week before Dec 5, 2024?

364 infections

CBS 8, When was the previous Thanksgiving record of 228 cases in a week of pertussis reported?

Nov 7, 2010. There were 27,550 cases reported in total.

CBS 8, 63% of pertussis cases in Ohio, Montgomery County have been in what?

Schoolchildren

CBS 8, 12% of pertussis cases in Ohio, Montgomery County have been in what?

Daycares

CBS 9, What does waking up at the same time do to melatonin production?

It makes the production consistent.

CBS 9, How does breathing incorrectly affect the heart rate?

People breathe using only hair of their lung, which causes them to use twice the heart rate.

CBS 9, How should people breathe?

Horizontal (expand belly), rather than vertical (raising shoulders)

CBS 10, A new federal law about milk was created by who?

The U.S Department of Agriculture. It was about the requirement of raw, unpasteurized milk samples to be tested.

CBS 10, How many of the 700 infected U.S herds have been detected in California?

Nearly 500 cases.

CBS 10, What illnesses have been seen in dairy and poultry workers who had close contact with infected animals?

Mild ones.

CBS 10, What is pasteurized milk?

Milk that has been heat-treated to kill a virus.

NBC 11, How many in Kwango province in southwestern Congo have been killed and sickened by an illness?

79 people have died and 376 have been sickened. It is an unknown illness.

NBC 11, What symptoms are associated with the unknown illness?

Fever, headache, nasal congestion, cough, difficulty breathing and anemia.

NBC 12, How does exposure to lead in gasoline during childhood impact them? Since how many years?

In many millions of excess cases of psychiatric disorders over the last 75 years.

NBC 13, In how many states were silvered onions served in Quarter Pounders?

14 states.

NBC 13, How many E. coli cases occurred due to silvered onions?

104 cases, with one death.

NBC 14, What is the “Spike Protein Detox Protocol” created by Warrior Essentials?

A set of up to three supplements that supposedly will “undo the damage from the spike protein,” a component of the coronavirus.

NBC 15, How much did patients lose from Zepbound after 72 weeks?

They lost an average 20.2% of their body weight (50.3 pounds)

NBC 15, How much did patients lose from Wegovy after 72 weeks?

An average of 13.7% of body weight (33.1 pounds).

NBC 15, Other than helping with obseity, what is Weston also proven to do?

It reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke.

(Dec 7-10, 2024) CBS 16, What are two solvents known to cause a range of cancers?

Tricholroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE or Perc)

CBS 16, What are solvents used in?

Cleaners, degreasers, sealants, lubricants, adhesives, paints and commercial applications such as dry cleaning.

CBS 16, What is TCE known to cause?

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and liver and kidney cancer. It can also damage the central nervous system, immune system and reproductive organs

CBS 16, What is PCE known to cause?

Liver, kidney, brain and testicular cancer, as well as damage tot he immune system, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity.

(Dec 11-14,2024) CBS 17, How much has drug overdose deaths decreased by between July 2023 and July 2024?

By 17%. It’s the largest decrease ever in the US.

CBS 17, How many people have died of overdoses each year since 2021?

Over 100,000 people.

CBS 17, How many deaths was the record number? When was it recorded?

Over 108,000 deaths. It was in 2022.

CBS 17, How many overdose deaths in the US involve opioids?

A vast majority

CBS 17, What has there been a rise with overdose deaths?

Psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.

CBS 18, Where was the first US child to be infected by bird flu?

California

CBS 18, Have there been any cases that have been confirmed in people who drank raw milk?

No

NBC 19, How much has obseity dipped in US adults?

Slightly. It has been more than a decade that it has.

NBC 19, in what group has the most significant decrease in obesity has been found?

Among women and adults ages 66-75.

NBC 19, How much has adult obesity deceased from 2022-2023?

From 46% to 45.6%

NBC 19, What could have affected the data of a downward trend in obseity in the South?

A disproportionate high number of Covid 19 deaths among people with obesity.

NBC 19, What are GLP-1 drugs?

Drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity. It mimics a hormone that makes someone feel full.

NBC 20, How much of the US’ gross domestic product go to health care?

Almost 18%

NBC 20, How many dollars from the US’ gross domestic product is spent on hospital care

One-third

NBC 20, How much money do Americans owe in medical debt?

$220 billion

NBC 20, What is the top cause of bankruptcy?

Health care expenses

NBC 20, How long can medical debt judgements last up to in North Carolina?

Up to 20 years

NBC 21, how many out of 10 insured adults experience problems when they use their insurance?

6 adults

NBC 21, Out of how many insured adults who used emergency services had a denied claim?

1 out of 5

NBC 21, Is employer based health insurance or private insurance better than public insurance?

None. Public insurance is best as is less common for refusals to pay for care.

NBC 21, How many adults who experienced a coverage denial said that their care was delayed?

3 out of 5 adults.

(Dec 15-18, 2024) CBS 22, What are the benefits of eating seed oils?

It improves blood cholesterol levels and lowers risk of diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes

CBS 22, How much of your daily calories should come from saturated fat?

No more than 5%-6%

CBS 22, What are seed oils also high in?

Omega 6 fatty acid linoleic acid

CBS 22, How much linoleic acid should be eaten?

In small amounts. Larger amounts puts significant stress on many forms of beneficial bacteria in the microbiome.

CBS 22, What does linoleic acid do when used for cooking?

It breaks down into toxins, causing numerous health issues including inflammation, a weakened immune system and contributing to chronic illnesses

CBS 22, What is Omega-6?

It’s a polyunsaturated fat the body needs. They help the body reduce bad cholesterol, lowering the risk for heart disease and stroke.

CBS 23, What is red dye 40?

It’s known as Allura Red AC and E 129 in Europe

CBS 23, What are dye lakes? What are they used for?

They are chemical reactions where the dye is combined with aluminum. They are used for products that can prevent bleeding colors or dissolving the dye.

CBS 23, What is Red No. 3?

A dye made of petroleum. It gives the bright cherry red color to a lot of foods and candies.

CBS 23, How are children exposed to Red 40?

From drinks, frozen desserts and cereal.

CBS 23, Why have advocacy groups petitioned against Red 3?

It’s shown that it causes cancer in animals.

(Dec 19-22, 2024) CBS 24, How is Gen Z different compared to other generations on sleep?

They spend more time sleeping. They also spend more time exercising and prioritizing self-care.

CBS 24, Should you obsess over sleep trackers?

No, it can cause you to get anxiety.

CBS 24, Why should mouth taping be avoided?

It can increase snoring, cause anxiety and suffocation. It can also reduce oxygen levels in some individuals.

CBS 24, Which two supplements can help with sleep?

Magnesium threonate and melatonin.

CBS 24, How does quality sleep benefit you?

It can boost your immune system, helps you maintain better weight control and reduce your risk of other serious conditions.

CBS 25, How do vertebrates yawn?

Fish, mammals, reptiles, and birds