According to Healthy People, approximately 50 percent of premature morbidity and mortality is related to
A. infectious diseases.
B. cancer and heart disease.
C. risky health behaviors.
D. motor vehicle accidents.
Answer: C
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A) African American males over 60. B) Caucasian females between 60 and 80. C) Asian American males over 80. D) Caucasian males over 85.
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