The Fourth-Leading Risk Factor for Global Mortality Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

The fourth-leading risk factor for global mortality is:

• A) physical inactivity.
• B) cardiovascular disease.
• C) cancer.
• D) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire the ability to think, learn, reason, and remember over time, often associated with childhood development.

Sensorimotor

Referring to a developmental stage in infants where they learn about the world through sensory experiences and motor activities.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and understanding the perspective of others.

Conservation

The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife to prevent depletion or destruction.