Which Statement Best Describes One of the Health Trends That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes one of the health trends that occurred in the United States between 1900 and 1955?

• A) There was a rise in heart disease and cancer.
• B) There was a rise in communicable disease.
• C) The crude mortality rate increased dramatically.
• D) The life span after diagnosis remained the same.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobes

The lobes that are involved in the reception and interpretation of auditory information; they contain the primary auditory cortex, Wernicke’s area, and the temporal association areas.

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure once used to treat mental disorders, involving the removal or destruction of part of the prefrontal cortex, now largely discredited due to severe side effects.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Trephining

An ancient medical practice that involves drilling or scraping a hole into the human skull to treat health issues or release pressure.