Hypokinetic Disease, Health and Modern Society

Health and Modern Society

During this century in the western world, infectious diseases (those which are passed on from one person to the next) have declined dramatically, but health problems brought about by lack of exercise have increased. Charles Corbin (an American health expert) refers to these as "hypokinetic diseases" which he says are due to lack of activity. This can be accounted for, to some extent by the change from jobs needing physical effort to more sedentary occupations (e.g. office jobs).

There are a number of reasons why infectious diseases have been brought more under control. Improved hygiene and general cleanliness are among the reasons. For example, hospitals are now much cleaner places than they were 100 years ago.

Which term best describes diseases which are passed on from one person to another?
1. Infectious diseases
2. Catcheable diseases
3. Infractious diseases
4. Infectations
Hypokinetic diseases are:
1. Diseases which are passed on from one person to another
2. Diseases which are carried by germs in the air
3. Diseases brought about by lack of exercise
4. Diseases which are brought about by overtraining
Which term best describes why people lead a less active lifestyle in modern society?
1. Because there has been a change of jobs from those needing more physical effort to those which are more sedentary
2. Because people these days are lazy
3. Because of the stress levels encountered in high powered jobs
4. Because less people like sport
Choose FOUR main reasons for the reduction in infectious diseases in modern society in recent years.
1. Improved general cleanliness
2. Improved hospital hygiene
3. A greater number of swimming pools
4. Improved working conditions
5. More sport on television
6. Improved medical science
Which type of exercise is MOST likely to help keep you in in generally good health?
1. Heavy weight training
2. Sprint training
3. Aerobics
4. Flexibility training
5. Plyometrics