Which statement best describes health risk appraisals?
a. Data about health practices are collected from families.
b. Primary prevention strategies are implemented by using the collected data.
c. Identified risks can be easily modified.
d. Individual health practices are compared with data from epidemiologic studies.
ANS: D
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