Identify
the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Explain
the major forms of CVD including causes, general symptoms and treatment
Discuss
controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for CVD along with prevention
principles
Explain
differences among congestive heart failure, congenital heart malformations and
rheumatic heart disease
Differentiate
between carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, melanoma and leukemia
Explain
why lung, breast, skin and prostate are priority concerns
Identify
and discuss several common carcinogens and how we can protect against them
Identify
three mechanisms that can create oncogenes (cancer causing)
Understand
and discuss common practices of cancer detection, prevention & risk
reduction
Describe
common approaches to the treatment of cancer
Explain
the ABCD method for detecting melanoma
Explain
the benefits & limitations of using an online support group (see eye on the
media)
pp.
380-385, 391-396, heavy on class notes -
HEALTH CARE
Discuss
the cost of health care and other problems with our health care system
Explain
the advantages and disadvantages of the various insurance programs available to
fund health care costs
Identify
the desired elements of a quality health care insurance program
Discuss
why it’s imperative to have health insurance
Skin
and Breast Cancer, Internet Pornography, Breast Implants, Problems in Health
Care
Note: Chlamydia/HPV and Abstinence will be on the
next quiz