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Ch2 Epidemiology Of Cardiovascular Disease Test Bank Answers

Chapter 2. Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease

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True/False Questions

1. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide.

  1. The relative mortality from CVD is approximately 31%.
  2. Most CVD deaths occur in high income countries.
  3. Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) in developed countries arise primarily from premature death.
  4. Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) in underdeveloped countries arise primarily from premature death.
  5. The two major forms of CVD, ischemic (coronary) heart disease and stroke, cause approximately 25% of all deaths.
  6. Since 1970, US mortality rates from coronary heart disease and stroke have declined more than 50%.
  7. Since 1970, US hospitalization rates for congestive heart failure have quadrupled.
  8. The global rise in CVD in developing nations reflects increases in key risk factors (heightened consumption of westernized diets, declining physical activity, and increased tobacco addiction) associated with industrialization, urbanization, economic development, and market globalization.
  9. Cardiovascular diseases are largely not preventable through public health strategies and evidence-based risk factor interventions.

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. The leading cause of death in the world is:
    1. cancer.
    2. cardiovascular disease (CVD).
    3. stroke.
    4. infection.
  2. Global relative mortality from CVD is slightly higher than:

a. 30%.

b. 40%.

c. 50%.

d. 60%.

  1. The number of annual deaths from CVD is approximately:
    1. 15 million.
    2. 16 million.
    3. 17 million.
    4. 18 million.
  2. What form of CVD is increasing in developed nations?
    1. Coronary heart disease
    2. Stroke
    3. Congestive heart failure
    4. Rheumatic heart disease
  3. Which of the following statements are true?
    1. CVD mortality is 40% higher in men than women.
    2. CVD mortality is 40% higher in women than men.
    3. CVD mortality is 38% higher in African Americans than Caucasian Americans.
    4. CVD mortality is 38% higher in Caucasian Americans than African Americans.
    5. Both a and c are true.
    6. Both b and d are true.
  4. Which of the following are risk factors for CVD?
    1. High LDL cholesterol
    2. Low LDL cholesterol
    3. Low HDL cholesterol
    4. High HDL cholesterol
    5. Both a and c are true.
    6. Both b and c are true.
  5. Congestive heart failure arises when:
    1. the heart pumps insufficient blood.
    2. the ejection fraction falls below 50%.
    3. antecedent heart disease compromises heart function.
    4. All of the above are correct.
  6. Which nations have recently experienced increased rates of CVD?
    1. India
    2. Latin America
    3. Russian Federation
    4. Australia
    5. Only a, b and c are correct.

Essay Questions

  1. Define and discuss the various forms of cardiovascular disease.

  1. Discuss international patterns of CVD mortality and morbidity.

  1. Why have CVD mortality rates declined dramatically since 1970 in developed countries such as the USA, Canada, Western Europe, and Australia?

  1. What are the key risk factors for CVD?

  1. Why has congestive heart failure increased in the USA since 1970?

  1. Why are rates of CVD higher in men than women and higher in African Americans than Caucasian Americans?

  1. What population-based strategies would you propose for the primary prevention of CVD?

  1. Discuss the tertiary prevention of CVD.

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Chapter Number:
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Created Date:
Aug 21, 2025
Chapter Name:
Chapter 2 Epidemiology Of Cardiovascular Disease
Author:
Randall E. Harris

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