Which of the Following Statements About the Epidemiology of Graves

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the epidemiology of Graves' disease is TRUE?

• A) Graves' disease typically manifests late in adulthood.
• B) Heredity does not predispose people to Graves' disease.
• C) Obesity and poor dietary habits increase the risk of Graves' disease.
• D) Graves' disease is about six times more common in women than in men.

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Definitions:

Saving

The portion of income not spent on consumption, often put aside for future use or investment.

Disposable Income

The amount of money an individual or household has available to spend or save after income taxes have been deducted.

Disposable Income

Money that becomes available for household savings and expenditures after income taxes are subtracted.

MPS

Marginal Propensity to Save, which is the proportion of an increase in income that is saved rather than spent on consumption.