Environmental Health
Approximately what percentage of food gets wasted in the US?
40%
Age based on the condition of your body is known as what?
Biological age
What is the number one cause of death for teens?
Accidents
When treating a nosebleed, what position should the person be in?
Lean slightly forward while pinching the nose
Any microorganism that can cause illness is called what?
Pathogen
Food waste in landfills breaks down and releases what gas?
Methane gas
What is the average life expectancy in the United States?
76 years
To get your driver’s license, what must you do after getting your permit?
Practice driving and take your road test
After stopping the bleeding from a minor cut, how should you clean it?
Wash with warm water and mild soap
Which body system fights off pathogens?
Immune system
How many gallons of water does the average person use per day for direct use?
80–100 gallons
Which two diseases kill the most Americans?
Heart Disease and Cancer
Which form of distracted driving involves your mind focusing on something other than driving?
Cognitive distraction
A strain involves stretching or tearing which body tissues?
Muscles or tendons
Touching a contaminated object like a door handle is what type of exposure?
Indirect exposure
A person’s water footprint includes which types of water usage?
Both direct and virtual usage
High blood pressure is defined as anything over what reading?
130/80
Over the past decade, what has happened to overall crime rates in the US?
Decreased
When performing rescue breathing, how often should you give a breath?
Every 5 seconds
How long do symptoms of the cold and flu usually last?
7–14 days
How should all hazardous liquid wastes be properly disposed of?
Find your local drop‑off location
The spreading of cancer is referred to as what?
Metastasis
In New York State, what is the legal principle that requires you to avoid conflict if safely possible before using force?
“Duty to Retreat”
When applying a tourniquet, where should it be placed?
2–3 inches above the wound
Other than COVID‑19, what is the only other ongoing pandemic in the United States?
HIV/AIDS