You are a public health nurse who is presenting an educational event on chronic diseases to a local community group
One of the people attending this event asks you if the priority of low- and middle-income countries shouldn't be the control of infectious diseases. What would be your best response?
A) "At the present time, there is a rapidly growing problem with chronic conditions in low-and middle-income countries."
B) "Infectious diseases are a very real issue in low- and middle-income countries."
C) "The rise in risk factors for chronic conditions in low- and middle-income countries has increased the number of deaths caused by these conditions."
D) "Infectious diseases are an issue in low- and middle-income countries. A bigger issue at the present time is the rapid increase in the risk factors for chronic conditions and the deaths these conditions are causing."
Ans: D
Feedback: Although infectious diseases are an issue, low- and middle-income countries are experiencing a rapid increase in chronic-disease risk factors and deaths, especially in urban settings. Option A, B, and C are all correct, but they are not the best answer the nurse can give.
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