In the Context of Epidemiology, the Term ____ Refers to the Causes

question 80

Multiple Choice

In the context of epidemiology, the term ____ refers to the causes and factors that affect the risk of disease.​

• A)​distribution
• B)​determinants
• C) ​host factors
• D) ​incidence

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Definitions:

Mental Retardation

An outdated and now considered offensive term for what is currently referred to as intellectual disability, characterized by below-average cognitive ability and adaptive behaviors.

Bilingual Exposure

The process of being exposed to two languages simultaneously or sequentially, which can influence cognitive development and linguistic skills.

Early Infancy

Early infancy is the period in a human's life from birth to around 12 months, characterized by rapid developmental changes.

Crib Bilingualism

The phenomenon where infants are exposed to two different languages in their early developmental stages, leading to bilingual language acquisition.