Smoking & Alcohol

Question 1

Why do people smoke?

Answer 1

Nicotine addiction
Coping with stress
Habit
Socialising
Fear of weight gain

Question 2

What is the stages of change model?

Answer 2

1. Pre-contemplation (smoking)
2. Contemplation (thinking about quitting)
3. Preparing to change
4. Action (ex-smoker for less than 6 months)
5. Maintenance (ex-smoker for more than 6 months)
6. Stable changed lifestyle (or relapse)

Question 3

What is the alcohol limit for men per day & week?

Answer 3

3-4 units per day

28 per week

Question 4

What is the alcohol limit for women per day & week?

Answer 4

2-3 units per day

21 per week

Question 5

What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?

Answer 5

Tremors
Seizures
Hallucinations
Delirium

Question 6

What are the social implications of alcohol use?

Answer 6

Accidents, violence, rape
Disease
Depression/anxiety
Driving offences

Question 7

What is the CAGE questionnaire?

Answer 7

Assess alcohol intake

Cut down (ever thought you should cut down)
Angry/annoyed (at people criticising your drinking)
Guilty (about drinking)
Eye opener (morning after to ease hangover)

Question 8

Why is obesity a significant public health issue?

Answer 8

Costs NHS a lot of money
Increasing in prevalence
Associated with other diseases

Question 9

Causes of obesity?

Answer 9

Longer working hours
Car culture
Overconsumption of food
Sugary drink
Obesogenic environment
Decreased activity levels

Question 10

What does Obesogenic mean?

Answer 10

Tending to cause obesity

Question 11

What can be done to combat obesity?

Answer 11

MAKE BEING HEALTHY EASIER

subsidise prices