A Team of Community Members and Monique, a PHN from the Public

question 12

Multiple Choice

A team of community members and Monique, a PHN from the public health department, have come together to do a community assessment of an Italian American community located in a large city. Monique explains to the team that information about the health status of the community would be an important part of their assessment. She explains that this includes all of the following factors except:

• A)Mortality rates
• B)Morbidity rates
• C)Health-care services and resources in the community
• D)Prevalence and incidence of disease

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Definitions:

Blood Vessels

The part of the circulatory system through which blood circulates, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition where the thyroid gland is overactive, producing excess thyroid hormones, leading to a speeding up of the body's metabolic processes.

Lack of Emotions

A condition or state where an individual experiences reduced emotional responses or feels emotionally numb.

Overweight

A condition characterized by having more body fat than is optimally healthy, often measured by a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9.