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Discuss the Differences Between Direct, Indirect and Proxy Measures of Health

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Discuss the differences between direct, indirect and proxy measures of health and provide an example of each. Which of these provides the best measure of health?


Definitions:

Intracellular Bacteria

Bacteria that live within the cells of a host organism, often causing disease.

Extracellular Antigens

Foreign substances outside cells that trigger an immune response.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune response by producing antibodies against antigens.

Antibody-Mediated Immunity

Immunity due to B cells and the production of antibodies.

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