The prevalence of chronic health conditions in children is:
a. Decreasing as a result of advances in health care and treatment
b. Increasing as a result of advances in health care and treatment
c. Increasing as a result of the improved survival of premature infants
d. Decreasing as a result of decreased incidence of childhood injury
B
The prevalence of chronic health conditions in children is increasing as a result of advanced care and treatment. The increased number of surviving premature infants has increased the number of children with chronic conditions. The number of children who survive childhood injury has increased, leading to increased numbers of disabled children.
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