List five risk factors for breast cancer and describe tools for early detection. Also describe why early detection is important
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: (Any five of the following)
• Family history of breast cancer
• Weight gain after age 18
• Never having children or having the first child after 30
• Consuming two or more alcoholic drinks per day
• Physical inactivity
• Having had early menarche and/or late menopause
• Recent use of oral contraceptives or postmenopausal hormone therapy
• Obesity after menopause
Screening mammograms and a new type of MRI can contribute to early diagnosis and may improve effectiveness of treatment and survival rate.
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A) dermabrasion B) laser therapy C) cryosurgery D) liposuction
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a. block out stressors. b. be more spiritual. c. feel warm sensations. d. create relaxing images.
What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) used for?
A. They establish the lowest levels of nutrient intake safe for most healthy people. B. They establish adequate amounts and maximum safe nutrient intakes in the diet. C. They establish the amount of a nutrient that meets the dietary needs of 90 percent of people. D. They establish the daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the nutrient needs of 50 percent of all healthy people. E. They establish the recommended daily intake of nutrients needed.
Which abbreviation means each ear??
A) AS B) AD C) AC D) AU