Which of the following conditions may contribute to disability? (Select all that apply.)
a. Violence
b. Tobacco use
c. Lack of access to health care
d. Unsanitary living conditions
e. Extended family living arrangements
ANS: A, B, C, D
Several conditions and inherited problems can cause disability: genetic disorders, acute and chronic illnesses, violence, tobacco use, lack of access to health care, as well as failure to eat cor-rectly, exercise regularly, or manage stress effectively. Substance abuse, environmental problems, and unsanitary living conditions can cause disability.
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