Outline the main risk factors for disease


Risk for disease and disability can come from modifiable and nonmodifiable traits and behaviors. Risk can stem from biological, environmental, and lifestyle factors (e.g., age, gender, water source, and smoking status). Furthermore, susceptibility is disease specific and person specific.

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A. cornea. B. globe. C. pupil. D. conjunctiva.

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A hemothorax, or collection of blood in the pleural space, is most commonly caused by ________.

A. COPD B. bacterial infection C. trauma D. malignancy

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What is the correct code for vascular dementia without behavioral disturbance?

A. F02.80 B. F01.50 C. F02.81 D. F01.51

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____ relies on a secret key that is shared between the wireless client device and the AP.

A. MAC address encryption B. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) C. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) D. Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2).

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