Discuss accidents and fatalities related to alcoholism, giving statistics as appropriate
Americans stand a 40% chance of being in an alcohol-related traffic accident.
Approximately 33% of U.S. motor vehicle fatalities involve a driver who has been drinking.
Alcohol is implicated in about 25% of fatal falls and accidents caused by fire.
Alcohol is involved in about 50% of homicides.
About 25% of suicides are related to alcohol.
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gray matter contained the fibers that bring information to and from the white matter. Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A pacemaker controls the ________
A) heart's rate and rhythm B) heart's valves C) blood flow of the heart D) all of the above
The patient states she has asthma. What type of medications would the health care provider anticipate the patient is taking?
A. Bronchodilators B. Antitussives C. Expectorants D. Decongestants
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Laughter has no effect on arteries or blood pressure. 2. All CVD secondary risk factors are controllable. 3. The majority of diabetics have type 1 diabetes, in which the body no longer makes proper use of the insulin that the pancreas produces. 4. African Americans have a greater chance of having high blood pressure than other Americans. This may be due to a hereditary intolerance to sodium. 5. CVD risk is increased if the waist measurement is 35 inches or more.