Examples of modifiable behaviors include:
a. Smoking, poor diet, and alcohol consumption
b. Cancer, emphysema, and cardiovascular disease
c. Walking, running, and aerobic exercise
d. Genetic abnormalities
A
The leading causes of death in 2000 were tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity, and alcohol consumption. These are modifiable behaviors.
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