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31. What is the leading preventable cause of death? a. tobacco use b. suicides c. accidents d. HIV infection resulting in AIDS 32. For adults today, what are the top 3 leading causes of preventable death: a. smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption b. smoking, alcohol consumption, and diabetes c. diabetes, asthma, and drug addiction d. obesity, smoking, and diabetes 33. At 31 years old, Marco died from the leading cause of death among males in his age group. What did he die from? a. homicide b. an accident c. heart disease d. HIV infection resulting in AIDS 34. As people move from young adult into older adulthood, the percentage who meet guidelines for participating in aerobic and muscle strengthening activities: a. increases b. decreases c. remains steady d. declines to middle adulthood and then increases into older adulthood. 35. Which of the following periods of the lifespan has the LOWEST death rate? a. middle childhood b. adolescence c. young adulthood d. middle adulthood 36. According to data reported in the text, over the past several years in the United States the death rate associated with AIDS has: a. increased slightly b. remained the same c. decreased slightly d. decreased substantially 37. According to data presented in the text, the peak of physiological functioning occurs at about age ____ for people who have active lifestyles and at about age _____ for people who have sedentary lifestyles. a. 30; 30 b. 40; 20 c. 50; 18 d. 50; 30 38. Which of the following is the leading cause of death in young adulthood? a. murder b. accidents c. cancer d. suicide 39. According to statistics reported in the text, the use of illicit drugs and driving while drunk both reach their peak in which of the following age groups? a. 16-22 b. 18-25 c. 20-27 d. 24-30 40. What law makes it illegal to discriminate against individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications? a. Equal Pay Act b. Social Security Act c. Americans with Disabilities Act d. Equal Employment Opportunity Act