Americans are living longer today than at any other time in history. What is an apparent downside of this trend?

a record number of individuals living without health insurance

an overall reduction in quality of life, especially during later years

a tendency to eat too many fruits and vegetables and not enough protein

an increase in the number of deaths from various types of cancer

Which statement best describes the role of religion and culture in ancient medicine? religion and culture did not influence the types or treatments used; however, they did play a role in who was allowed to practice medicine. religious beliefs guided physicians to perform certain procedures; however, culture did not play a role in the way physicians worked or who could become a physician or a healer. religious beliefs often guided the diagnosis and treatment of disease; the culture often determined who could practice medicine and what procedures were appropriate. culture was the primary factor that determined who could be a physician and what types of diagnosis and treatment were used; religion was not important during this time period.

Minor illnesses: a.) decrease the risk of sids b.) increase the risk of sids c.) increase the risk of hospitalization d.) decrease the risk of allergies e.) increase the risk of allergies

Which of the following represent advantages of electronic medical records? check all of the boxes that apply. less need for records storage space d higher use of paper, photocopier, shredder, and mail easier to find records improved quality of care due to better access to information easier to share health information less need for computer systems