When discussing lifestyle habits, what habits are particularly prevalent in rural areas (more so than in urban areas) of the South?
a. Falls and motor vehicle accidents
b. Less use of seatbelts and more drinking of alcohol
c. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
d. Suicide and homicide
Ans: c. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
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a. sleep attacks. b. dizziness. c. hallucinations. d. dyskinesias.
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