Heart Disease Deaths Have Fallen Substantially and the Number of Overweight

question 80

True/False

Heart disease deaths have fallen substantially and the number of overweight people has declined based on evaluation of the nation's progress toward achieving national health objectives.

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Definitions:

U.S.

A country in North America, officially known as the United States of America, characterized by a federal republic governance structure and a diverse population.

Internal Improvements

Historical term referring to public works projects in the United States, such as roads, canals, and railroads, aimed at developing the nation's infrastructure.

Clinton's Big Ditch

A colloquial term for the Erie Canal, significantly funded and championed by New York Governor DeWitt Clinton in the early 19th century, enhancing trade and westward expansion.

Erie Canal

A historic 363-mile waterway in New York that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, greatly enhancing trade and transportation in the early 19th century.