Research has corroborated an experienced nurse's observation that the incidence and prevalence of chronic conditions is increasing in the United States
What health promotion initiative most directly addresses the factor that has been shown to contribute to this increase?
A) A program to link residents with primary care providers
B) A community-based weight-loss program
C) A stress management workshop
D) A cancer screening campaign
Ans: B
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Lifestyle factors, such as smoking, chronic stress, and sedentary lifestyle, that increase the risk of chronic health problems such as respiratory disease, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and obesity are all thought to be factors for the increasing incidence of chronic conditions. Obesity is paramount among these, exceeding the significance of lack of access to primary care, inadequate cancer screening, and inadequate stress management.
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