Which of the following factors most increases the prevalence of illnesses such as asthma and anemia, as well as respiratory and gastrointestinal infections?

Question

a. household smokers c. poverty
b. family history of these illnesses d. education

Answer 1

C

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A Incorrect: Household smokers may increase the prevalence of asthma and respiratory problems. However, second had smoke will not affect the prevalence of anemia or gastrointestional infections.
B Incorrect: Heredity plays a role in the etiology of asthma and other respiratory illnesses such as cystic fibrosis because these disorders tend to appear in families. However, a family history of other illnesses such as anemia and gastrointestinal infections does not increase their prevalence.
C Correct: Children who live in poverty have diminshed physical health, higher mortality and morbidity, and decreased access to health care than nonpoor children. Therefore, they experience an increased incidence of physical and emotional health problems.
D Incorrect: Lack of education and skills are at the root of poverty. So family income has significant effects on the well being of children. Yet, poverty is the major factor that increases the prevalence of illness.