Health: The Basics, 14e (Donatelle) Chapter 1 Health: Getting There—Staying There! 1) Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically? A) substance abuse B) stress, anxiety, and sleep problems C) repeated strep infections D) carrying a too-heavy course load Answer: B Diff: 1 Skill: Remembering Section: Why Health, Why Now? Learning Outcome: 1.1 2) Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's A) hygiene habits. B) susceptibility to infectious disease. C) occupation and location. D) family history. Answer: B Diff: 1 Skill: Remembering Section: Why Health, Why Now? Learning Outcome: 1.1 3) Which of the following contributed to increased life expectancy in the early twentieth century? A) advances in genetic testing B) advances in heart and brain surgery C) vaccinations and antibiotics D) more doctors in metropolitan areas Answer: C Diff: 1 Skill: Remembering Section: Why Health, Why Now? Learning Outcome: 1.1