The Results of Studies into the Benefits and Risks of MHT

question 76

Short Answer

The results of studies into the benefits and risks of MHT have produced very mixed findings. While such treatments appear to be related to an increased risk of breast cancer, blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes, they are also related to a lower incidence of hip fractures and ________ cancer.

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Definitions:

Vector Organisms

Animals like mosquitoes, ticks, and birds that carry and spread pathogens (germs or other infectious agents) in a given area.

Pathogens

Microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that can cause disease or illness in their host.

Geographic Locations

Specific places or areas on Earth's surface identified by their physical and geographic characteristics.

Pandemic

An epidemic of an infectious disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents or worldwide, affecting a substantial number of people.