Which of the following statements defines the association between a risk factor and the development of a disease?
a. All people with the risk factor will develop the disease
b. The absence of a risk factor guarantees freedom from the disease
c. The more risk factors for a disease, the greater the chance of developing that disease
d. The presence of a factor such as heredity can be modified to lower the risk of degenerative diseases
c
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A) decreases and reverses tooth demineralization B) inhibits bone modeling C) decreases tooth mineralization D) speeds up metabolism of acid-producing bacteria
Which guideline is appropriate in reducing cancer risk?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false