Participants in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study Were Prisoners in a State

question 7

True/False

Participants in the Tuskegee syphilis study were prisoners in a state penitentiary.

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or dependency.

Blood Spots

Small areas of bleeding under the skin, often appearing as red or purple spots, also known as petechiae.

Designated Driver

A person chosen to abstain from alcohol on a social occasion so that they can drive others safely.

Lead Poisoning

A medical condition caused by high levels of the heavy metal lead in the body, leading to serious health issues including damage to the nervous system.