Personal behavior is the only factor that determines if a person becomes ill.
A risk factor can be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why communicable diseases, such as pneumonia, kill fewer people today than they did in the past?A.continuing medical advancesB.slower population growthC.improved living conditionsD.better preventive treatment
Heredity is considered a controllable risk factor.
Making good lifestyle choices will prevent all diseases.
Mindy is speaking at a community event to help people understand the importance of healthy eating. Which statement BEST describes Mindy's behavior? A.Mindy is leading by example.B.Mindy is living a healthy lifestyle.C.Mindy is actively learning about healthy lifestyles.D.Mindy is acting as a health advocate.
An advocate speaks out in favor of something they believe in.
According to the direct instruction, which of the following is a leading cause of death among young people in the United States? A. Lung disease B. Communicable diseases C. Accidents D. Diabetes Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Deaths due to lifestyle diseases have declined since the early 1900s.
Which of the following is a controllable risk factor of infectious diseases? A.drug abuseB.pollutionC.airD.heredity
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