Define risk and how prevention can impact it


Risk is defined as an increased probability of a problem or negative event, and prevention programs work to alter risk for disease and injury. Prevention programs can influence disease risk at different stages of the health condition.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Pedophilia: ________

Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.

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Which of these is most likely NOT to be sustained from the tertiary phase of blast injuries?

A. Compression fractures of the spine B. Rib fractures C. Hyperextension injuries D. Pulmonary barotrauma

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Approximately how many people in the United States suffer from angina?

A. 3 million B. 1 million C. 10,000 D. 7 million

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