Which Is a Fairly Recent Surprise Regarding Infectious Diseases in the United

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which is a fairly recent surprise regarding infectious diseases in the United States?

• A)Cervical cancer and coronary artery disease may be caused by infectious agents
• B)Epidemics such as the H1N1 flu continue to occur
• C)Mortality caused by infectious diseases continues to rise
• D)Some infectious diseases remain endemic in our society.

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Definitions:

Asch's Research

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Intergroup Contact

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