Group 4:

 Vũ Hồng Nhung
 Lê Thị Lan Nhi
 Nguyễn Thị Hồng Sương
 Đặng Thị Hiền Thục
 Nguyễn Hoàng Mai
 Lê Thị Minh Tâm
 Trần Thị Thư
 Nguyễn Minh Ngọc

Lifestyle
People who do not smoke, are not obese, and consume alcohol moderately can expect to live
seven years longer than the general population, and to spend most of these extra years good health,
according to a new study published today in Health Affairs.
This study was the first to analyze the cumulative impact of several key health behaviours on
disability-free and total life expectancy. Previous studies have looked at single health behaviours.
MikkoMyrskylä and his colleague instead examined several behaviors simultaneously, which allowed
them to determine how long and healthy the lives of people who had avoided most of the well-known
individual behavioral risk factors were.
The researchers noted that each of the three unhealthy behaviours -- obesity, smoking and
unhealthy consumption of alcohol -- was linked to a reduction in life expectancy and to an earlier
occurrence of disabilities. But there were also differences: smoking was found to be associated with an
early death but not with an increase in the number of years with disability, whereas obesity was shown
to be associated with a long period of time with disability. Excessive alcohol consumption was found to
be associated with both decreased lifespan and a reduced number of healthy years. However, the
absence of all of these risky healthy behaviors was found to be associated with the greatest number of
healthy years.
The most striking finding was the discovery of a large difference in average lifespan between the
groups who were the most and the least at risk. Men who were not overweight, had never smoked, and
drank moderately were found to live an average of 11 years longer than men who were overweight, had
smoked, and drank excessively. For women, the gap between these two groups was found to be even
greater, at 12 years.
"Our results show how important it is to focus on prevention. Those who avoid risky health
behaviours are achieving very long and healthy lives. Effective policy interventions targeting health
behaviors could help larger fractions of the population to achieve the health benefits observed in this
study," the researcher emphasized. These results are important not only for individuals, but also for
society. In an aging society, the health of the elderly determines the amount of money spent on the
health system. In addítion, healthy elderly people are better able to participate in the labor market and to
perform social roles, such as caring for grandchildren.
(Source: http://www.mpg.de/)

Question 1: According to a new study published today in Health Affairs, which type of people
can live longer than the general population.

A: People who do not smoke, are not obese and drink alcohol moderately.

B: People who do not smoke, do more exercise, and are not obese.

C: People who do not smoke, eat a lot of fat and consume alcohol moderately.

D: People who not smoking, have a healthy diet and always keep a good mental state.

Question 2: What was linked to a reduction in life expectancy and to an earlier occurrence of
disabilities that the teachers notes?

A.Smoking

B.Unhealthy consumption of alcohol

C.Obesity

D. All of correct

Question 3: How many years longer can people who are non-smokers, non-obese, and moderate
drinkers live than the general population?

A: 5 years

B: 6 years

C: 7 years

D: 8 years

Question 4: The researcher emphasized that their results show the importance of focusing on

A. prevention

B. promotion

C. drinking alcohol

D. smoking
Question 5: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Smoking is more likely to cause illnesses than overweight.

B. Women generally outlive men by 1 year if they follow the same healthy pattern.

C. Increases in life expectancy have been consistently underestimated.

D. There is an inverse correlation between medical investment and rate of sickness in the USA.

Question 6: According to the passage, healthy elderly people do not help:

A: Cost savings for the health system

B: Save time to take care of children.

C: Able to participate in the labor market

D: Perform better social roles

Question 7: According to the passage, what would happen if people drank and smoked
excessively?

A: Smoking and drinking help to increase life expectancy and healthy

B: Smoking and drinking too much make people fat

C: Heavy smoking and drinking cause disability

D: Heavy smoking and drinking reduce life expectancy and healthy years leading to premature
death

Question 8: According to paragraph 3, what can we deduct from the benefits of avoiding
harmful behaviours?

A. Most people choose to refrain from smoking but not drinking.

B. The years we gain through a healthy lifestyle are years in good health

C. The experiment cannot provide an definite result concerning obesity.

D. Greater longevity is not equal to increased strength and a sound mind.

Question 9: What is the purpose of policy interventions?

A: Aim to study human health

B: Target health behaviors that help people achieve health benefits

C: To care about the health of the elderly

D: All of incorrect
Question 10: What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Despite living longer, we are experiencing more age-related diseases.

B. Three factors undermining life expectancy have been tackled by science advancement.

C. You cannot forcibly increase one’s lifespan as it is inherent

D. Wholesome lifestyles produce a far-reaching effects by improving overall longevity.

Answer:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A D C A B B D B B D