What are the behavioral risk factors that may contribute to disease or poor health status?

What will be an ideal response?


Behavioral risk factors that may contribute to disease or poor health status are broken down into three categories: leisure activity risks, consumption risks, and occupational risks. Leisure activity risks include sexual promiscuity and unprotected sex and lack of exercise. Consumption risks include overeating, cholesterol intake, alcohol consumption, alcohol addiction, cigarette smoking, substance dependency, and excessive glucose (sugar) intake. Occupational or employment risks include dangerous occupations, unsafe workplaces, and stressful jobs.

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Using the data below, calculate the gross death rate. Round to two decimal places.Clearview Hospital July 2013 A&C Discharges: 550A&C Deaths: 10Newborn Discharges: 63Newborn Deaths: 1

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The substance released by platelets that, through constriction and dilation of blood vessels, affects blood flow to an injured or affected site is called:

a. histamine. c. granules. b. serotonin. d. pus.

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The phase of gait in which the foot loses contact with the ground and the lower limb swings. The three subphases of the swing phase are early swing (acceleration), midswing, and late swing (deceleration)

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Which of the following information should be included on a statement? 

A. The patient's income B. The balance from the previous month and an itemized list of charges C. The patient's credit card information D. The patient's occupation and place of employment E. The physician's credentials

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