What disease patterns would you anticipate occurring over the next 30 years?
What will be an ideal response?
• The prevalence of chronic diseases and diseases related to lifestyle patterns will continue to exist over the next 30 years.
• The resurgence of infectious diseases such as AIDS and the emergence of new infectious diseases such as avian flu will continue to challenge our health care system.
• The threat of bioterrorism could also potentially change disease patterns in the future.
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A __________ is a method of follow-up to monitor customer satisfaction.?
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