Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tobacco Use and Cancer

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding tobacco use and cancer is FALSE?

• A)Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S.
• B)Chemicals from tobacco use that are absorbed into the bloodstream increase the risk for bladder, pancreas, stomach, liver, kidney, and bone marrow cancer.
• C)It is responsible for 87 percent of all lung cancer deaths.
• D)Smokers are no more likely to die from lung cancer than nonsmokers.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

International Harvester

International Harvester was a company specializing in agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and vehicles, known for its tractors and trucks.

Clayton Act

A U.S. antitrust law, enacted in 1914, aimed at preventing anticompetitive practices in their incipiency and protecting trade and commerce against unlawful restraint and monopoly.

Antitrust Violations

Activities that reduce or prevent competition, deemed illegal under antitrust laws designed to promote fair competition.

Sherman Act

A landmark federal statute in the field of United States antitrust law passed by Congress in 1890 to preserve free and unfettered competition as the rule of trade.